INFORMATION
| Artist Birtday : | 08/12/1982(Age 43) |
| Born In : | Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation(s) : | Singer - Song-writer |
| Genres : | Pop - Rock |
| Agent : | Phil Lahmann |
| Web Site : | nicki.com |
Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty on December 8, 1982, is a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress who has become one of the most influential and trailblazing figures in hip-hop and pop music. She was born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and moved to Queens, New York City with her family at the age of five.
Growing up in Queens, Nicki faced significant challenges, including a turbulent family life, but she developed a passion for performance early on. She attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she studied acting, a skill that later influenced her theatrical rap personas and alter egos.
Musical Career
Nicki Minaj first gained attention in the late 2000s through a series of mixtapes that showcased her unique lyrical style, rapid-fire delivery, and vibrant personality. Her breakthrough came when she signed with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment label and released her debut album, Pink Friday (2010). The album was a commercial success, featuring the smash hit “Super Bass,” which catapulted her to global fame.
Known for her versatility, Nicki’s music blends hip-hop, pop, R&B, and dancehall influences, and she is celebrated for her wordplay, animated flow, and ability to switch between rap and singing seamlessly. Over the years, she has released numerous critically and commercially successful projects, including Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012), The Pinkprint (2014), and Queen (2018).
Nicki Minaj holds multiple records, including being the first female solo artist to have seven songs simultaneously charting on the Billboard Hot 100. She has collaborated with global stars such as Drake, Lil Wayne, Ariana Grande, and Beyoncé, and has consistently dominated charts with both solo hits and features.
Impact and Cultural Influence
Nicki is widely regarded as the “Queen of Rap”, having opened doors for a new generation of female rappers. She is credited with helping revive mainstream interest in women in hip-hop during the 2010s. Her bold lyrics, colorful wigs, alter egos (like Roman Zolanski), and innovative music videos have solidified her status as both a musical and cultural icon.
Beyond music, Nicki has ventured into acting, appearing in films like The Other Woman (2014) and lending her voice to animated features such as Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012). She has also served as a judge on American Idol, further demonstrating her range as an entertainer.
Personal Life and Legacy
Nicki Minaj married Kenneth Petty in 2019, and the couple welcomed their first child in 2020. Despite navigating controversy throughout her career, Nicki has remained a dominant voice in music, known for her unapologetic personality and fiercely loyal fanbase, affectionately called the “Barbz.”
Her influence extends beyond music—she has inspired fashion trends, popularized catchphrases, and championed female empowerment through her lyrics and presence in a male-dominated industry. With multiple BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and MTV VMAs to her name, Nicki Minaj remains a defining force in global pop culture.
