Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty on December 8, 1982, is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter based in the United States. Often referred to as the "Queen of Rap," Minaj gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut album, Pink Friday (2010), topped the US Billboard 200 chart, with its single "Super Bass" reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100. Her follow-up album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012), explored dance-pop and debuted atop the charts. The Pinkprint (2014), her third album, returned to her hip hop roots and explored personal topics. Minaj has achieved international success and has influenced popular music with her musical versatility and animated flow in her rapping.