Nicki Minaj

Name: Nicki Minaj (Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty)
Date of Birth: December 8, 1982
City: Saint James (born), Queens, New York (raised)
Country: Trinidad and Tobago (born), United States (based)
Genre: Hip-Hop, Rap, Pop Rap
Band/Group Members: Solo artist
Roles: Rapper, singer, songwriter

Bio:
Born in the vibrant heat of Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, Nicki moved to Queens, New York at five, trading island rhythms for the raw pulse of city streets where dreams get built or broken fast. Growing up in a tough home, she found escape in crafting alter egos and sharp verses, turning pain into power with mixtapes that caught Lil Wayne's ear and landed her on Young Money. By 2010, Pink Friday dropped like a bomb, with "Super Bass" turning her colorful flow and fearless bars into global anthems that made female rap feel unstoppable again.

Her sound weaves quick-witted punchlines with pop hooks and unapologetic vulnerability, from the playful bite of "Anaconda" to the reflective depth on Pink Friday 2, her 2023 return that debuted at number one and sparked the record-shattering Gag City Tour through 2024. Now, just past her birthday this month, she's still commanding headlines, speaking her mind boldly on everything from politics to personal truths, reminding the Barbz why she's called the Queen. In a game that tries to dim bold voices, Nicki keeps shining bright, proving resilience sounds a lot like her laugh over a killer beat. Turn her on when you need that fire to push through your own day.