Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty born December 8, 1982, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos, and accents. Minaj first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut album, Pink Friday (2010), topped the Billboard 200 chart. Its fifth single, “Super Bass”, reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and, in 2021, was certified diamond by the RIAA.
Her father was Robert Maraj (1956–2021), a financial executive and part-time gospel singer of Douglas (Afro-Trinidadian mother and Indo-Trinidadian father) descent. Her mother, Carol Maraj, is also a gospel singer with Afro-Trinidadian ancestry. Carol worked in the payroll and accounting departments during Minaj’s youth.
How many kids does Nicki Minaj’s mom have?
Nicki Minaj has four siblings. In addition to Nicki Minaj’s little sister Ming, the star also has three brothers: Micaiah Maraj, and Brandon Lamar
Siblings: Ming Maraj, Jelani, Micaiah, Brandon
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