Nicki Minaj Fans Build 'Gag City' with AI for New Album

Nicki Minaj's fans, known as the Barbz, have used generative artificial intelligence to create a fictional city called "Gag City" in anticipation of her new album "Pink Friday 2." The AI-generated images of metropolises with a pink and dreamlike aesthetic have gained traction, with major brands and celebrities joining in. This showcases the power of fan culture combined with powerful AI tools. "Gag City" is the first instance of an artist's fan base using generative AI to drive attention towards a project and build a world that outsiders can participate in.