Nicki Minaj Biography
Onika Tanya Maraj was born on December 8, 1982, in Trinidad and Tobago, and moved to New York City as a child. She was discovered by Lil Wayne and signed to Young Money Entertainment. Her debut Pink Friday was the first female rapper album since Lauryn Hill to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Personal Life
Who are Nicki Minaj's parents?
Robert Maraj, Carol Maraj
Was Nicki Minaj married?
Nicki Minaj was married once, to Kenneth Petty (2019–N/A).
Did Nicki Minaj have children?
Nicki Minaj had 1 child: Papa Bear Petty.
What religion was Nicki Minaj?
Nicki Minaj was N/A.
What was Nicki Minaj's ethnicity?
Nicki Minaj was of Trinidadian-American heritage.
Career Highlights
Albums
- Pink Friday (2010)
- Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012)
- Queen (2018)
- Pink Friday 2 (2023)
Awards
- BET Awards
- Billboard Music Awards
- MTV VMAs
Facts About Nicki Minaj
- First female solo rapper to have diamond-certified single (Super Bass)
- Holds record for most Billboard Hot 100 entries by female artist
- Was judge on American Idol Season 12
- Son born September 2020 — face kept private
Nicki Minaj Quotes
"Be confident. Too many days are wasted comparing ourselves to others."
Legacy
Nicki Minaj holds the record for most Billboard Hot 100 entries by a female artist. Super Bass was the first female rap solo to go diamond.
Sources
📖 Wikipedia
Last verified: 2026-05-19