Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty
Nicki Minaj is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2004.
- Profession
- Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
- Born
- December 8, 1982
- Years active
- 2004–present
Early life
Born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, Onika Maraj moved to the Queens borough of New York as a child and attended the performing-arts school Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.
Career
After a series of mixtapes, she signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money and broke through with "Pink Friday" in 2010, pairing acrobatic rap verses with pop hooks and a cast of alter egos across hits like "Super Bass" and "Anaconda."
Major achievements
She is one of the best-selling female rappers of all time, with multiple number-one albums and dozens of Billboard Hot 100 entries.
Legacy
Nicki Minaj redefined the commercial ceiling for women in hip-hop, opening the genre to a new wave of female stars.
References
Frequently asked questions about Nicki Minaj
- What is Nicki Minaj known for?
- Nicki Minaj is an American rapper from New York City, New York active since 2004. Nicki Minaj is recognized as a rapper, singer, and songwriter.
- Where is Nicki Minaj from?
- Nicki Minaj is from New York City, New York.
- When was Nicki Minaj born?
- Nicki Minaj was born on December 8, 1982, in New York City, New York.
- What kind of music does Nicki Minaj make?
- Nicki Minaj's music spans Hip-hop, Pop rap, and R&B.
- Is Nicki Minaj still active?
- Yes — Nicki Minaj has been active since 2004 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Nicki Minaj been associated with?
- Nicki Minaj has been associated with Young Money, Cash Money, and Republic.
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