Birthday: December 8, 1982 (Sagittarius)
Born In: Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Birthday: December 8, 1982 (Sagittarius)
Born In: Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Nicki Minaj is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and television personality. The talented artist has also established herself as an icon of female empowerment. Her distinctive voice—often incorporating various accents—and her vigorous, fast-flow rap style have made her popular both as a solo artist and as a featured performer on other artists’ tracks. Beyond her music, Minaj is widely known for her bold and colorful fashion statements, including vibrant makeup, extravagant hairstyles, and unconventional costumes. She has overcome numerous obstacles on her path to stardom. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, she moved with her family to New York at a young age. She endured a difficult childhood, including an abusive and drug-addicted father, and worked several odd jobs before gaining recognition as a major artist. While her fiery temperament has led to publicized conflicts with other celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey, her fans admire her fierce, unapologetic persona. In less than a decade, she has transformed from a social media hopeful into a successful multimedia mogul, achieving success in music, television, and even making a Super Bowl appearance. With no signs of slowing down, Nicki Minaj continues to captivate audiences with her chart-topping hits.
Birthday: December 8, 1982 (Sagittarius)
Born In: Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
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Nick Name: Nicki Minaj, Nicki Lewinski, Nicki The Harujuku Barbie, Nicki The Ninja, Roman
Also Known As: Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty
Age: 42 Years, 42 Year Old Females
father: Robert Maraj
mother: Carol Maraj
siblings: Brandon Lamar, Jelani Maraj, Micaiah Maraj, Ming Maraj
Born Country: United States
Ancestry: Trinidadian and Tobagonian American
Notable Alumni: Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
education: Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
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Nicki Minaj was born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago.
Her follow-up studio album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ was released on April 2, 2012, which featured singles ‘Roman in Moscow’ and ‘Stupid Hoe.’
Though known for her rapping, she began acting and first appeared in the 2014, release ‘The Other Woman’, which starred Cameron Diaz.
At the 2018, Met Gala, she announced her fourth album, 'Queen,' which was scheduled to release on June 15, 2018. She released the album's lead single, 'Chun-Li,' on April 12, 2018, and it peaked at number 10 on the 'Billboard Hot 100.' Queen's second single, 'Bed,' was released on June 14, 2018, and it peaked at number 42 on the 'Hot 100.'
In May 2018, she announced that the release date of Queen was being pushed to August 10, 2018. On August 1, 2018, she again pushed back the release date of Queen, to August 17, 2018, but it was finally released on August 10, 2018. The album debuted at number two on the 'US Billboard 200,' at number five in the UK, and at number four in Australia. The album mostly received positive reviews. After the release of this album Minaj released a music video for the its opening track, "Ganja Burns."
In May 2018, she announced that the release date of Queen was being pushed to August 10, 2018. On August 1, 2018, she again pushed back the release date of Queen, to August 17, 2018, but it was finally released on August 10, 2018. The album debuted at number two on the 'US Billboard 200,' at number five in the UK, and at number four in Australia. The album mostly received positive reviews. After the release of this album Minaj released a music video for the its opening track, "Ganja Burns."
The famous singer songwriter has given numerous chart-topping numbers which include ‘I Get Crazy’ from the 2008 album ‘Beam Me Up Scotty. The song hit number 20 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs. The following year the song ‘Super Bass’ from the album ‘Pink Friday’ reached number 3 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
In 2014, the song ‘Anaconda’ from ‘The Pinkprint’ reached number 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100.
In early 2015, Nicki Minaj started dating rapper Meek Mill. They got engaged sometime in 2015, but on January 5, 2017, she announced about her separation with Meek Mill. She started dating Kenneth Petty in December 2018. They got married in October 2019. On September 30, 2020, she gave birth to a son.
In December 2015, her older brother, Jelani Maraj, was arrested on charges of abusing his step-daughter. Defence argued that all allegations were fabricated and untrue, but a Nassau County jury found him guilty of child endangerment and predatory sexual assault of a child.
Awards
2013 | Favorite Hip-Hop Artist | Winner |
2018 | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nicki Minaj: Chun-Li (2018) |
2015 | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nicki Minaj: Anaconda (2014) |
2012 | Best Female Video | Nicki Minaj: Starships (2012) |
2011 | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nicki Minaj: Super Bass (2011) |
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