Nicki Minaj announces retirement from music

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Nicki Minaj has "decided to retire and have a family".

The 36-year-old musician made the announcement on her official Twitter account. 

She is currently in a relationship with a man named Kenneth Petty.

I’ve decided to retire & have my family. I know you guys are happy now. To my fans, keep reppin me, do it til da death of me, ❌ in the box- cuz ain’t nobody checkin me. ✅ Love you for LIFE 😘♥️🦄

— Mrs. Petty (@NICKIMINAJ) September 5, 2019