The 2002 original film Barbershop, which starred Ice Cube, comedian Cedric the Entertainer and rapper Eve is back with its third installment of the franchise, set to hit theaters April 15. The official promotional poster as well as the first-look trailer have been revealed. The film, officially titled Barbershop 3: The Next Cut, is directed by Malcolm D. Lee and will bring back some of the original characters like, Eddie (Cedric the Entertainer,) Terry (Eve) and Calvin (Ice Cube.) The third installment will also add some new talent to the roster with appearances by Nicki Minaj and rapper Tyga, according to UPI. According to the site, Calvin is facing some tough financial times in the movie and is forced to join forces with the beauty shop next door, owned by Angie (Regina Hall) from the 2004 sequel.

According to Movie Fone, the blending of the two shops makes for a pretty interesting environment, with women and men clients. Minaj's character is one who adds to the banter in the shop as a flirtatious new hairstylist. Also added to the 2016 movie is Chicago rapper Common, who will play Terry's husband.

Nicki Minaj News tweeted some promotional photos of the Young Money artist at work on set.

Here is the official poster for the April 2016 film:

This will mark the second movie that Ice Cube has underway for the new year. He's also releasing the sequel to Ride Along, co-starring Kevin Hart. Ice Cube tweeted about the film.

Here's a look back at the last Barbershop 2: Back in Business:

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