Life is hard, you guys.
Earlier this week, reps from Cash Money/Young Money revealed that Nicki Minaj's third album, "The Pinkprint" will be pushed back from Nov. 24 to Dec. 15. That's 21 extra days! Talk about adversity. (Although, her new song "Only" dropped Tuesday, so use that to hold you over?)
Seeing as you'll have to make do without new Nicki for awhile, we've compiled a schedule of Minaj-related activities to complete while you wait.
Nov. 24-26: Cry. Consume lots of Myx moscato. Puke after you realize how sweet that stuff is. Repeat.
Nov. 27: Eat a lot at Thanksgiving to prepare your body for the sheer emotions that will come with a new Nicki album.
No. 28: Watch the "Anaconda" video on a loop.
You'll sweat so much, the calories from your gorging the night before will melt right off!
Nov. 29-Dec. 4: Reacquaint yourself with her discography. If you're a new fan, go back in listen to her mix tapes before she blew up. Personal recommendation: 2009's "Beam Me Up, Scotty."
Dec. 5: Learn all the words to "Itty Bitty Piggy" from "Scotty".
Go into public places and recite your favorite lines loudly. Try "That's why I get more head than a pigtail/put some ranch on, I'm getting the munchies'/think I'll have a rap bitch for my entree ..." (Yes, she rhymed "munchies" with "entree." It's amazing.)
Dec. 6 and 7: Think about watching Minaj in that "The Other Woman" movie. Decide against it, because that movie is trash. Instead: get some rest, because ...
Dec. 8: ... it's Nicki's 32nd birthday! Celebrate by hosting a costume party where everyone dresses as their favorite Minaj. Bonus points to whoever has the sheer chutzpah to be 2008 Nicki Minaj.
(If you aren't aware of what I mean, Google "2008 Nicki Minaj pose" when you're not at work.)
Dec. 9-13: Do significant deep dives into "Pink Friday" and "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded." Listen to all the unnecessary remixes and bonus tracks.
Dec. 14: More "Anaconda." Do some squats. Run some miles. Grind up on that special someone or any Canadian rappers with prominent eyebrows in your immediate vicinity. Get a good night's sleep.
Dec. 15: RELEASE DAY! Gorge yourself on all that She has bestowed upon us. Thank you, Based God.
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