Onika Tanya Maraj grew up in Queens, New York, after moving from Trinidad, where she was born in 1982. She was 5 years old at the time and was not yet known as Nicki Minaj, the songwriter, singer, rapper and performer. .

In August 2009, after the release of three successful mixtapes, Minaj signed with Young Money Entertainment, owned by Lil Wayne. Her debut album Pink Friday was released in November 2010 and was quickly recognized as a commercial success. It was certified Platinum, selling more than a million units in a month after its launch, and reached the number one spot in the US. Billboard 200 graphics.

Along with recognition as a recording artist and performer, Nicki Minaj has also been involved in promoting various products. He has signed contracts with a variety of corporations including soft drink makers, doll makers, clothing and cosmetic brands.

She seems to have been influenced by a wide range of personalities, including Foxy Brown, Jay-Z, Jada Pinkett Smith, Britney Spears, and Madonna, with whom she performed at the 2012 Super Bowl halftime show.

Nicki is known not only for her music, but also for her personality, which includes costumes and makeup that can be considered outrageous. You may also receive care for some of your quotes on various aspects of life and faith.

Minaj is transparent in her faith as a Christian, and on December 25, 2011, she sent a biblical passage to millions of followers on the social network Twitter. He openly states that his heroes are God and his mother. He also revealed some personal details about his father, who changed his life after going to rehab and started going to church.

In many of her songs and during many interviews, there seems to be an implication of sexual ambiguity, or that she is not dating. During an interview with Vibe magazine, she states: “I just hug all people of all walks of life and I don’t tell them that they are bad people. And I say that girls are beautiful and girls are sexy and they need to be say that, and if you don’t have anyone to tell you that and seriously, I’ll tell you that. But I feel like people always want to define me and I don’t want them to define me. “

While accepting the fact that many may regard her as a role model, Minaj seems to dislike being labeled and further states that “The thing is, not everyone is black and white. There are so many shades in between, and you I have to allow people to feel comfortable saying what they want to say when they want to say it. “