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Nicki Minaj releases new single 'Megatron'

By Annie Martin
Nicki Minaj released a single and music video for "Megatron," her first new song since the release of her album "Queen." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
1 of 3 | Nicki Minaj released a single and music video for "Megatron," her first new song since the release of her album "Queen." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

June 21 (UPI) -- Nicki Minaj is back with new music.

The 36-year-old rapper released a single and music video Friday for "Megatron," her first new song since the release of her album Queen.

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The "Megatron" video is directed by Mike Ho. The video shows Minaj dancing, drinking and enjoying company in a tropical setting.

Minaj had teased the single in a tweet Thursday evening.

"#Megatron," she wrote.

"Megatron" reached No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes chart following its release. Minaj celebrated the achievement in an Instagram post Friday.

"#Megatron -- first solo song by a female rapper to go #1 on US iTunes since Chun-Li," she wrote, referencing her single "Chun-Li." "Thank you!! #1 overall, #1 HipHop, #1 Video."

Minaj released Queen, her fourth studio album, in August. The album includes the singles "Chun-Li," "Bed," "Barbie Dreams" and "Good Form."

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