Acclaimed rap singer and songwriter Nicki Minaj retired from the entirety of her 15-year long musical career on Sept. 5, 2019. Minaj announced her retirement from the music industry via Twitter in order to devote all her attention to her family. The social media post from Minaj read, “To my fans, keep reppin me, do it til da death of me, in the box – cuz ain’t nobody checkin me.” Minajs’ abrupt tweet shocked fans and left them confused as to what caused Minaj’s abrupt decision. Fans also made assumptions as to why Minaj retired on such short notice. Minajs other hit song Super Bass made fans fall in love with her music.