Surprise Lyrics – Nicki Minaj & Lourdiz

Nicki Minaj’s gearing up for her sixth studio slam, ONIKA, hitting March 27, 2026, via Republic Records, and “Surprise” ft. Lourdiz is the cryptic snippet that’s already slinking through the shadows, whispering about turncoats and solo glow-ups like a late-night text you can’t unsee.

This unreleased cut, teased in fan clips since late ’24, drips with Nicki’s razor-wire wit: trap-pop sheen over moody synths and skittering beats that build like a grudge uncoiling. It’s her at that sweet spot—half venom, half velvet—where the pre-chorus loops on lonely phone scrolls and “better alone” vibes, flipping into a chorus that shrugs off the inevitable stab in the back.

Thematically, it’s all guarded heart: thanking God for the red flags you dodged, hating the hesitation that kept you hooked, and that cold realization when the mask slips. Lourdiz, Nicki’s Heavy On It signee and rising Dominican firecracker, mirrors the bars in her verse, adding a fresh, bilingual edge that nods to betrayal’s universal sting. Co-produced in secretive LA sessions, it leaked via snippets on X and TikTok, sparking Barbz frenzy—decoding blanks like “when I take out my phone” as pure paranoia poetry. No full drop yet, but Nicki’s September ’25 tweet hyped ONIKA* as “surprises for lots & lots of ppl,” with this as the first breadcrumb.

ONIKA—her real name unchained—promises a raw pivot from Pink Friday 2’s party anthems, diving into hip-hop confessions, ballads, and trap confessions clocking 16 tracks (per early wiki leaks). Expect heavy hitters like “Echoes” ft. Doja Cat, the introspective “Maraj Mirror,” and collabs with Ice Spice on “Queen’s Gambit,” all weaving legacy threads with fresh blood. Recorded mid-’24 onward, it’s got that post-tour polish: live strings for the soft spots, 808s for the flexes, no rigid arc—just Onika unpacking the empire’s underbelly.

Nicki’s closing out ’25 untouchable, off PF2’s diamond-certified reign, that sold-out Gag City run with surprise guests from Drake to Monica, and viral TikTok stitches keeping her throne hot. At 43, she’s morphing again—from Harajuku Barbie to unfiltered oracle—mentoring Lourdiz while plotting comebacks that eclipse the noise. This snippet? It’s her winking: trust no one, but bet on the queen.

Dive into the Surprise lyrics below and unpack its raw narrative. Don’t miss other ONIKA* tracks for more of Nicki Minaj’s unfiltered rap revelations.