Nicki is underway. This week, Freeform (formerly ABC Family) announced their Nicki Minaj comedy has begun production.

The series is based on the childhood of Minaj, who grew up in Queens, New York.

Last month, we reported that Ariana Neal will play the young Minaj alongside Selita Ebanks, Wesley Jonathan, and McCarrie McCausland as her family. Whoop Goldberg and Minaj herself will also appear in the series.

Read the official announcement below:

Burbank, CA (January 12, 2016) – Production began this week for the scripted comedy “Nicki” from executive producer Nicki Minaj. Directed by Tim Story (“Ride Along,” “Think Like a Man”) and shot in Queens, New York, “Nicki” stars Ariana Neal (“Get Hard,” “Fruitvale Station”), Selita Ebanks (“Real Husbands of Hollywood”), Wesley Jonathan (“The Soul Man”) and McCarrie McCausland (“Army Wives,” “The Originals”). Whoopi Goldberg and J.B. Smoove will guest star in the first episode.

The single-camera comedy is inspired by the story of Minaj and her family’s immigration from Trinidad in the 1990s, her growing up in Queens, New York, with her vibrant family, and the personal and musical evolution that lead to her eventual rise to stardom. In October, ABC Family announced a series commitment for the half-hour comedy.

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,” “Kevin From Work”), Stella Bulochnikov and Brian Sher (“Boss”), and Gee Roberson will also serve as executive producers.”

What do you think? Are you a fan of Nicki Minaj? Would you watch Nicki?