Nicki Minaj has announced the cast of her upcoming scripted comedy television series on ABC Family, which will be called “Nicki“. If you didn’t already know, the Barbie is going to star and serve as the executive producer of the show that is being written by Kate Angelo.

“I am honored and excited to announce that I’ve literally hand picked the main characters of my scripted series ‘Nicki’ ~ #ABCFamily #Freeform ~ I’ve been going to the auditions falling in love with some incredible people. Looking forward to unveiling this groundbreaking new show for you guys in 2016!”

Ariana Neal is the name of the kid who will be playing a young Minaj and the television show will also star a guest appearance from Whoopi Goldberg, who will be playing a neighbor.

“I literally cried watching her taped audition. I demanded to meet her! Sat in a room with her teaching her how to rap by doing a beat on the table & forcing her to stay on beat! Lol. Then pulled out all the attitude she had in her lil’ body. Haha! She’s tough! And so sweet & cute. #ArianaNeal #LilNicki Welcome to the family lil’ lady bug!”

You can check out the full cast and see who will be playing Nicki‘s mother, father, brother, and more after the jump below. The TV show that is based on Minaj‘s life growing up in Queens will start filming real soon and air next year on the ABC Family network!

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According to Deadline, Nicki Minaj will be executive producing and starring in a scripted comedy television series on the ABC Family channel that will be written by Kate Angelo.

The show, which will start filming in Nicki‘s hometown this winter, will be based on her life growing up in Queens, New York in the early 1990s and show how she became a big name in music.

You can read the Young Money Barbie‘s statement on this new project after the jump below! Who is excited?

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