Nicki Minaj Early Life and Career

Early Life and Career

• Born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago
• Moved to Queens, New York, with her family at the age of five
• Developed an interest in acting and singing at a young age
• Attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
• Worked as a waitress at Red Lobster before pursuing a music career

Rise to Fame

• Signed with Young Money Entertainment in 2009
• Released debut album "Pink Friday" in 2010, which reached platinum certification
• Featured on Kanye West's "Monster" in 2010, gaining widespread recognition
• Released sophomore album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" in 2012, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200

Music Style and Impact

• Known for her unique blend of hip-hop, pop, and dancehall
• Often incorporates alter egos and characters into her music and performances
• Has been credited with helping to popularize female rap and hip-hop
• Has won numerous awards, including six American Music Awards and 11 BET Awards

Chart-Topping Hits

• "Super Bass" (2011)
• "Starships" (2012)
• "Anaconda" (2014)
• "Chun-Li" (2018)
• "Bed" (feat. Ariana Grande) (2018)

Business Ventures and Philanthropy

• Launched her own fragrance line, Pink Friday, in 2012
• Partnered with MAC Cosmetics to create a limited-edition lipstick line in 2014
• Founded the Nicki Minaj Scholarship Program to provide financial assistance to students in 2017
• Has been involved in various charity work, including supporting the Get Schooled Foundation and the MAC AIDS Fund

Early Life and Career

• Born Onika Tanya Maraj in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago on December 8, 1982
• Moved to Queens, New York at the age of five with her family
• Developed interest in acting and singing at a young age
• Attended Fiorello H.LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts
• Worked as a waitress at Red Lobster before pursuing a music career

Rise to Fame

• Signed with Young Money Entertainment in 2009
• Released debut album "Pink Friday" in 2010, which reached platinum certification
• Featured on Kanye West's "Monster" in 2010, gaining widespread recognition
• Released sophomore album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" in 2012, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200

Music Style and Impact

• Blends hip-hop, pop, and dancehall in her music
• Incorporates alter egos and characters into her music and performances
• Helped popularize female rap and hip-hop
• Won six American Music Awards and 11 BET Awards

Chart-Topping Hits

• "Super Bass" (2011)
• "Starships" (2012)
• "Anaconda" (2014)
• "Chun-Li" (2018)
• "Bed" (feat. Ariana Grande) (2018)

Business Ventures and Philanthropy

• Launched her own fragrance line, Pink Friday, in 2012
• Partnered with MAC Cosmetics to create a limited-edition lipstick line in 2014
• Founded the Nicki Minaj Scholarship Program in 2017
• Supports the Get Schooled Foundation and the MAC AIDS Fund

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