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Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born rapper and singer based in the United States. Often referred to as the "Queen of Rap", she is known for her musical versatility, animated rap flow, and alter egos.
- Nicki Minaj Discography
The discography of Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj consists...
- Queen
Queen is the fourth studio album by rapper Nicki Minaj.It...
- List of Awards and Nominations Received by Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj won the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in...
- Anaconda
"Anaconda" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released...
- Super Bass
"Super Bass" is a song by Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj...
- Pink Friday
Pink Friday is the debut studio album by rapper Nicki...
- Chun-Li
"Chun-Li" is a song by rapper Nicki Minaj from her fourth...
- Swish Swish
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- Nicki Minaj Discography
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Nicki Minaj moved to Queens, New York City at age five. Her father went to rehab for alcoholism in 2012. Minaj claimed he burned down their house in her youth. As a teenager, Minaj had an abortion, which is referenced in her song "All Things Go" from The Pinkprint.
2009 - 2011: Beginnings and Pink Friday
In August 2009, Nicki Minaj signed to Young Money Entertainment with distribution from Universal Motown. Her debut album, Pink Friday, was released on November 9, 2010. It climbed to number one on the US Billboard 200 album chart and contained the singles "Your Love", "Moment 4 Life" (featuring Canadian rapper Drake), "Super Bass", "Did It on 'Em", and "Fly" (featuring Barbadian singer Rihanna). The first, second, and fifth singles reached the top 20 in the US, while "Super Bass" managed to p...
2012 - 2013: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded and The Re-Up
Minaj released a single, "Starships", on Valentine's Day of 2012, before releasing her second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, on April 3, 2012. This album contained more pop- and dance-leaning songs, with some songs produced by RedOne (known for working with Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga) and Dr. Luke. "Starships" reached number one in Scotland and the top five in the US, UK, and Canada. Minaj released two more singles from the album, "Pound the Alarm" and "Va Va Voom", which both r...
2014 - 2017: The Other Woman, The Pinkprint, and other projects
In 2014, Minaj was featured in the film The Other Woman. She released her third studio album, The Pinkprint, in December of that year. It was preceded by the singles "Anaconda", which samples the 1992 hit single "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-a-Lot, and "Only". "Anaconda" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Minaj's highest-peaking song in the United States up until 2022. Minaj performed "Anaconda" at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. Minaj was featured on Guetta's single "Hey Mam...
In 2011, her cousin Nicholas Telemaque was murdered in Brooklyn, New York. Minaj had dated Safaree Samuels for 12 years and later dated rapper Meek Mill from 2015 till 2017. In November 2018, She began dating Kenneth "Zoo" Petty. She has known him since her teenage years. They married in October 2019, after just one year of dating.After the marriag...
Studio albums
1. Pink Friday(2010) 2. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded(2012) 3. The Pinkprint(2014) 4. Queen(2018) 5. Pink Friday 2(2023)
Mixtapes
1. Playtime Is Over(2007) 2. Sucka Free(2008) 3. Beam Me Up Scotty(2009)
Re-releases
1. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up(2012)
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Oct 15, 2020 · Nicki Minaj is a hip-hop artist who rose to fame with tracks like "Super Bass" and "Anaconda". She is the first female solo artist to have seven singles on the Billboard 100 chart. Learn about her early life, career, awards, feuds and film roles.
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Apr 19, 2024 · Nicki Minaj, Trinidadian-born singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress who was known for her flowing quick-spoken rap style and for her provocative lyrics. She complemented her music with a bold persona that included colorful wigs and risque clothing.
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Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born rapper and singer based in the United States. Often referred to as the "Queen of Rap", she is known for her musical versatility, animated rap flow, and alter egos.
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