Nicki Minaj is a rapper and singer-songwriter from the United States. The gifted vocalist has also made a name for herself as a television personality and female empowerment figure.
Her unusual voice (sometimes accented) and passionate, fast-paced rap style have made her successful as a solo artist as well as a featured cameo voice on other albums. Minaj is well-known for her bold fashion choices, which include brilliantly colored cosmetics, extravagant haircuts, and eccentric outfits, in addition to her music.
She has overcome many obstacles on her path to stardom, including being born outside of the United States, moving to New York with her family at a young age, dealing with an abusive and drug-addicted father, and working several odd jobs before finally finding recognition as a major artist. While her quick temper has produced squabbles and conflict with other celebrities, fans like her fiery, in-your-face demeanor.
Nicki Minaj parents: Robert Maraj, Carol Maraj
Robert Maraj (1956-2021), a financial businessman and part-time gospel singer of Dougla (Afro-Trinidadian mother and Indo-Trinidadian father) ancestry, was her father. Carol Maraj, her mother, is also a gospel singer of Afro-Trinidadian descent. Carol worked in the payroll and accounting divisions when Minaj was younger.
