Fans in frenzy as Nicki Minaj samples Billie Eilish's song in 'Pink Friday 2' album's opening track
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The renowned 'Queen of Rap', Nicki Minaj, recently released her highly-anticipated 22-track album, 'Pink Friday 2,' sparking excitement among her devoted fans.
However, what truly held their attention was the unexpected bombshell dropped by Nicki Minaj, revealing that 'Bad Guy' sensation, Billie Eilish, is one of the featured artists on her upcoming album.
After sparking a Barbz frenzy on social media, Nicki Minaj finally unveiled a major surprise, hinting that "Schmillie Schmeilish [Billie Eilish] may or may not be on the intro" of 'Pink Friday 2'.
The comments section became a hub of fan reactions, with enthusiasts expressing their excitement and astonishment at this unexpected but thrilling collaboration.
However, following the album's release, it surfaced that Nicki Minaj incorporated only a "sampled" 50-second snippet from Billie Eilish's song 'When the Party's Over' into the opening track of 'Pink Friday 2'.
Nicki Minaj teases collab with Billie Eilish on new album, but ultimately samples her song
On Thursday, December 7, Minaj gave a sneak peek of her tracklist before the album's official release, which now is out for everyone to listen to. The teaser for track 1, 'Are You Gone Already,' caused a tremendous buzz among fans.
Minaj shared in her tweet, "Ok BARBZ!!!! GATHER!!!!!! #NickiTrackList NEWS ⏰Schmillie Schmeilish may or may not be on the intro of #PinkFriday2 Track 1. #AreYouGoneAlready Yes you heard what I said. The one The only The young ICON The Talent The beauty This intro is just…Wow."
Ok BARBZ!!!! GATHER!!!!!! #NickiTrackList NEWS ⏰
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) December 8, 2023
Schmillie Schmeilish may or may not be on the intro of #PinkFriday2
Track 1. #AreYouGoneAlready
Yes you heard what I said.
The one
The only
The young ICON
The Talent
The beauty
This intro is just…
Wow
Billie Eilish's sample in Nicki Minaj's 'Pink Friday 2' album wins fans hearts
Following Minaj's announcement of Eilish's sample on the opening track of her new album, numerous users stepped forward to share their perspectives.
A user shared an image of Eilish and Nicki and wrote, "FOUNDING MOTHERS." Another fan commented, "BILLIE IS ON THE INTRO OMG 😭"
BILLIE IS ON THE INTRO OMG 😭 pic.twitter.com/u4OevCmld0
— DIABLO DA SLEEZE 👺 (@LosTexasDiablo) December 8, 2023
A fan shared a meme and wrote, "The first time you will see “ft. Billie Eilish” is on a Nicki Minaj album ☝🏾"
The first time you will see “ft. Billie Eilish” is on a Nicki Minaj album ☝🏾 pic.twitter.com/wkfZ5rwgZq
— 💋 (@price0fwoke) December 8, 2023
A user stated, "The intro is so beautiful🥹 Are You Already Gone samples Billie Eilish when the party over, the production is everything."
The intro is so beautiful🥹 Are You Already Gone samples Billie Eilish when the party over, the production is everything. pic.twitter.com/BnpVzLEfjq
— minajtrollz (@minajtrollz) December 8, 2023
One fan simply wrote, "SERVE OF THE CENTURY IS COMING."