Nicki Minaj is taking her time. In a new cover story with Vogue Italia, the rap icon gave an update on her next album, sharing that she’s sitting on “a bunch of really strong tracks” but isn’t in a rush to release them.

“I want the record to mean something, both for the fans and for me,” she said. “I’ll never be one of those people who puts out songs just to put them out. I love music. I respect it.”

While there’s no word yet on a release date or features, Nicki did name a few rising artists she’s currently tapped into. “Sabrina Carpenter… a breath of fresh air,” she said. “I like Billie Eilish. I love everything she does. Then there’s a dancehall artist… his name’s Skeng.”

In addition to music, Nicki also reflected on what she’s sacrificed to reach this level of success. “As a woman, I put off becoming a mother,” she shared. “I didn’t go to every Thanksgiving, Christmas, or birthday party because I had to work to support my family.” She added that while she’s now able to give her son a life she didn’t have, she still grapples with choices like whether to take him outside at the risk of being photographed.

The Pink Friday 2 artist, who recently launched her own label and has ventured into everything from fashion collabs to perfume, says she still feels the same drive she did as a kid. “I had to earn everything. I had nothing and I wanted it more than the others,” she said.

And while she acknowledges the industry has shifted with the rise of social media and overnight fame, Nicki is staying focused. “A superstar is a superstar,” she said. “And if you are, you’ll find a way to shine—with or without social media.”

42 Dugg has finally released his highly anticipated debut album, 4eva Us Neva Them.

The album, supported by singles such as “Fresh From The Feds,” “Catch 1,” “Go Again Pt 2,” and “4eva Us Freestyle,” features 21 tracks with contributions from Lil Baby, Meek Mill, Sexyy Red, Jeezy, EST Gee, Rylo Rodriguez and Blac Youngsta.

In an Instagram post, Dugg shared his personal favorites: “My [favorite song is] probably ‘Fresh From The Feds’ or ‘Still Bout You,’ lol. I f*ck wit ‘Wrong Right’ too though, idk lol. Let me know something?????”

Earlier last week, Beyoncé unleashed the official September Issue of Vogue. Gracing the cover of the fall issue, the cover story features Beyoncé’s own words and was shot by 23-year-old Tyler Mitchell, making him the first African American photographer to shoot a cover story spread in the 126-year history of the magazine.

Vogue gave us an exclusive behind the scenes look of what went on when shooting the magazine’s cover and photoshoot. Throughout the video we get a sneak peek of Beyoncé’s twins Rumi and Sir Carter, as well as their big sister, Blue Ivy. Though there is no dialogue, Curtis Mayfield’s “The Makings Of You” is rather fitting for the occasion.

Check out the BTS above and check out the full cover story here.