Nicki Minaj
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| Nicki Minaj | |
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 Minaj at The 2010 MTV Music Awards |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 8, 1982 Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Hip Hop, R&B, pop |
| Occupations | Rapper, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2005 – present |
Onika Maraj (born December 8, 1982 in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago), known by her stage name Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian rapper, singer and songwriter. In August 2009, Minaj signed to Young Money Entertainment with distribution from Universal Motown. Her debut album, Pink Friday, was released on November 19, 2010. She is known for her strange style, funny voices and characters she uses in her music. Her second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded was released on April 3, 2012. She has recently been featured as a judge on the famous musical show called American Idol.
