There’s not a factor Nicki Minaj can’t do. She will be able to rap, sing, act, and now she’s taking on the airwaves on her Apple Beats 1 present Queen Radio. The present was an enormous stumble on its August 2018 debut and has earned her recognition as a dynamic radio character. However how a lot does she really take residence from this system?
Sadly, Nicki Minaj’s Queen Radio wage shouldn’t be but identified, however we’ve dug round and located some data which may supply slightly perception.
A historical past of ‘Queen Radio’
Queen Radio was alleged to be nothing greater than a promotional effort for Nicki Minaj’s fourth studio album, Queen (2018). Nevertheless it grew to become so fashionable that it grew right into a semi-regular program.
The present options the “MEGATRON” rapper enjoying her favourite tunes, partaking in playful banter together with her followers (who she affectionately calls the “Barbz”), and delving into all types of matters — from relationships to popular culture. She additionally shares private updates together with her followers, together with her upcoming initiatives, dramas, and relationship with childhood good friend Kenneth Petty.
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In beneath a 12 months, Queen Radio grew to become the most-listened-to present on Apple Music.
“I began doing #QueenRadio to have a lil enjoyable w/my followers. I now have the most-listened to point out on Apple Music,” Nicki Minaj tweeted on July 24, 2019.
She continued: “Don’t put limits on your self. Please. I really like you guys a lot for the love & help. I’m from South Facet Jamaica Queens, NYC. like what?”
What’s Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen Radio’ wage?
Though her wage shouldn’t be but identified, it appears doubtless that she receives a hefty paycheck.
Trade insiders advised the BBC across the Beats 1 launch in 2015 that Apple was prepared to “pay giant quantities to draw star visitor presenters.” The corporate later employed BBC Radio 1 host Zane Lowe, who reportedly revamped $160,000 a 12 months at his previous station, per The Solar (by way of The Guardian). Whereas his present wage is unknown, Apple’s alleged will to make giant payouts is perhaps a sign that he acquired an identical — over even larger — wage.
If that’s the case, it appears doable that somebody with much more star energy like Nicki Minaj would obtain six-figures, too, particularly contemplating that’s what she allegedly fees for a rap verse alone. However on the similar time, she isn’t a daily host so the circumstances might be completely different. We’ll replace right here when extra data turns into obtainable.
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How one can take heed to ‘Queen Radio’
Queen Radio is solely on Apple Music. Given there’s no common schedule for the present, we will’t say when the subsequent one will come out, however Nicki Minaj normally gives updates on her Instagram and Twitter accounts.
Whilst you wait for brand spanking new episodes, the previous ones could be discovered on the platform now. The newest present, which premiered in February, noticed Nicki Minaj speaking about her upcoming album and period. There is no such thing as a title or official launch date simply but, however The Pinkprint rapper stated on Twitter that it’ll function a brand new alter ego known as Queen Sleeze.
Keep tuned to Showbiz Cheat Sheet for future updates.
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