Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-American rapper, singer, and songwriter renowned for her dynamic flow, bold persona, and genre-blending music. Born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, she moved to Queens, New York, at age five. Minaj began her career in the mid-2000s with mixtapes like Playtime Is Over (2007) and Beam Me Up Scotty (2009), gaining attention for her distinctive voice and alter egos. Her debut studio album, Pink Friday (2010), debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and included the hit single "Super Bass." She has since released several successful albums, including Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012), The Pinkprint (2014), Queen (2018), and Pink Friday 2 (2023), which became the highest-grossing tour by a female rapper, grossing over $108 million . Minaj has received numerous accolades, including nine American Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, and twelve Grammy nominations . Known for her colorful wigs and provocative lyrics, she has significantly influenced the image of women in hip-hop and remains a prominent figure in the music industry.
