Nicki Minaj (born December 8, 1982, in St. James, Trinidad, and Tobago), is a Trinidadian-born singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress noted for her flowing, quick-spoken rap style, and explicit lyrics.
Her music was accompanied by a strong presence that included colorful wigs and risqué attire.
Maraj was approximately five years old when her family relocated from Trinidad and Tobago to Queens, New York. Her childhood was dominated by a violent drug-addicted father, and she spent her time fantasizing about ways to escape her tumultuous life.
That practice led to her adopting a new name, Nicki Minaj.
Minaj began her career as a backup singer for budding rap musicians in New York City.
Myspace profile had videos of her work, which a local record label saw. Minaj subsequently caught the notice of rapper Lil Wayne, and the two collaborated on a couple of mixtapes (recordings), the first of which, Playtime Is Over, was released in 2007.
Minaj’s popularity expanded as more mixtapes were published, and the following year she has crowned Female Artist of the Year at the Underground Music Awards.
Nicki Minaj’s mother: Is Carol Maraj African?
Carol Maraj is Nicki Minaj’s mother and a performer. She is of Afro-Trinidadian and Indo-Trinidadian descent. She is from Trinidad and Tobago’s Saint James.
