NICKI Minaj was named Billboard’s 2011 Rising Star on Wednesday, following her international success this year with her album, “Pink Friday.”

Minaj, 28, who is signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment, took the opportunity of Billboard’s announcement to confirm her next album on Twitter.

Set for release on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day next year, Minaj’s second album will be called “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,” after the rapper’s alter ego, Roman Zolanski.

The New York native stormed the Billboard charts this year, becoming the first artist to have seven songs in the Hot 100 singles chart at the same time, including hits such as “Your Love,” “Super Bass” and “Fly” featuring Rihanna, while “Pink Friday” reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart. (Reuters)

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