ABC Family Working on Scripted Comedy with Nicki Minaj

BURBANK: Nicki Minaj is executive producing and appearing in a new scripted comedy for ABC Family.

The half-hour, single-camera comedy is based on Minaj and her family's immigration from Trinidad in the early '90s. It will be shot in her hometown of Queens, New York. Kate Angelo (Sex Tape, Will and Grace, Bernie Mac) penned the pilot and will write and executive produce the series. Minaj, Aaron Kaplan (Life in Pieces, Chasing Life, Divorce), Stella Bulochnikov and Brian Sher (Boss), and Gee Roberson will also serve as executive producers.

Karey Burke, the executive VP of programming and development at ABC Family, said: “Nicki Minaj is a force to be reckoned with at everything she touches. We’re beyond thrilled to bring her one-of-a-kind story to our channel. Nicki is an international superstar, yet not everyone knows how inspiring and hilarious her true story is, and we can’t wait to share it with the world.”

“This is one of the more unique adventures I've ever embarked on,” said Minaj. “I couldn't be more proud and excited to team up with an amazing group of people to give the world something really special.”