"Marilyn Monroe" is a song by American recording artist Nicki Minaj. It is the third single from the reissue of her second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up (2012). The song was written by Minaj, Daniel James, Leah Haywood, Ross Golanand J. R. Rotem, while production was handled by J. R. Rotem and Dreamlab. Musically, "Marilyn Monroe" is an introspective mid-tempo ballad that contains an upbeat piano, synth beats, and features influences of bubblegum pop. Lyrically, the song alludes to oneself questioning the status of their relationship. The song makes frequent references to pop icon Marilyn Monroe, with many of her quotes woven into the song.
"Marilyn Monroe" was generally well received by music critics, with some noting it's crossover potential, while others felt like the song was too similar to other artists. The song has received comparisons to the 2011 singles "Disaster" by JoJo and "Stuttering" by Fefe Dobson, as well as Minaj's own 2010 single "Your Love" from her debut album Pink Friday. The single was issued to radio stations in the United Kingdom in December 2012. However, prior to release, the album's high digital sales led "Marilyn Monroe" to chart on theUK Singles Chart and US Billboard charts