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Winner-take-all · 7 outcomes7 contractsPolymarketrefreshed 1 min agoCloses Dec 31, 2026 · 236d

Which artists will release a new song in 2026

Leader sits at 87% across 7 bound outcomes, runner-up at 73%. This is a winner-take-all market — the headline is the leader’s price, not an arithmetic mean.

Leader probability

87%

Lil Uzi Vert

runner-up 73¢leader 87¢

Outcomes

7

winner-take-all

Runner-up

73¢

Taylor Swift

Spread

14pp

contested

24h volume

$0

thin orderbook

Closes

Dec 31, 2026

236 days

Venue

Polymarket

7 bound

30-day trend

0%50%100%-30d-3w-2w-1wtodayLil Uzi Vert: 77% (28 days, 20 points)Lil Uzi Vert: 77% on 2026-05-08Taylor Swift: 68% (28 days, 28 points)Taylor Swift: 68% on 2026-05-08Nicki Minaj: 88% (28 days, 17 points)Nicki Minaj: 88% on 2026-05-08
Lil Uzi Vert77¢Taylor Swift68¢Nicki Minaj88¢
Top 3 candidates by current price · 28d

Bracket family

How the bracket ladder is priced.

Each row is one outcome on the venue. Sorted by 24h volume — the heaviest book is at the top.

Analysis

This market reflects traders' assessment that Nicki Minaj has an 88% chance of releasing at least one new song during 2026. The high probability reflects her established pattern of regular releases and active presence in the music industry, though it could shift based on unexpected career changes or health issues. The main drivers are her track record of consistent output and upcoming industry cycles. The resolution will depend on official releases tracked by music platforms and industry databases through December 31, 2026, making this sensitive to any announced hiatuses or surprise releases. Related markets show lower confidence in full-album releases versus single songs across artists like Taylor Swift (74%) and SZA (66%), suggesting traders distinguish between major project commitments and one-off releases.

  • Nicki Minaj's historical release frequency: she has released new music in 11 of the past 12 calendar years, establishing a strong baseline expectation
  • Absence of announced breaks or retirement: no public statements as of mid-2026 indicating she plans to step back from recording
  • Distinction between singles and albums: the market prices song releases higher than album releases, reflecting lower barriers to new single content
  • Comparison data from peer artists: Taylor Swift at 74% and SZA at 66% suggests market uncertainty about sustained output across the industry
  • Market liquidity constraints: zero 24-hour volume on top contracts indicates limited recent trading activity and potential stale pricing

What moved the line

  • May 7Taylor Swift18pp7557¢ · Polymarket
  • May 6SZA13pp6249¢ · Polymarket
  • May 8Taylor Swift11pp5768¢ · Polymarket
  • May 6JAY-Z9pp5243¢ · Polymarket
  • May 7Lil Uzi Vert9pp7869¢ · Polymarket

Recently closed in general

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