Nicki Minaj
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty
Date of Birth: December 8, 1982
Place of Birth: Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Height: 157 cm (5’2″)
Weight: 62 kg (137 lbs)
Religion: Christian (raised Pentecostal)
Ancestry: Afro-Trinidadian, Indo-Trinidadian
Marital Status: Married to Kenneth Petty (since 2019)
Children: 1 (son, born 2020)
Net Worth: $130+ million
Total Social Followers: 200M+
Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Entrepreneur
Private Businesses Owned: Queen Radio, Myx Fusions, fashion collabs
Current Residence: New York, USA & Los Angeles, USA
Number of Houses: 2 (NY, LA)
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Moved to Queens, New York at age 5.
- Attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
- Her father was a gospel singer and her mother worked in payroll and accounting.
- Nicki developed alter egos and personas from a young age to cope with a turbulent family life.
- Worked as a waitress at Red Lobster before music breakthrough.
📜 Career Timeline
- 2007: Mixtape debut, “Playtime Is Over”.
- 2010: Releases “Pink Friday” (multi-platinum debut album).
- 2011–2014: Dominates charts with “Super Bass”, “Starships”, “Anaconda”.
- 2012: Launches “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” and global tours.
- 2018: “Queen” album release.
- 2022: “Super Freaky Girl” debuts at #1 on Billboard Hot 100.
- 2023–2025: Numerous chart-topping collaborations and viral moments.
🏆 Major Awards
- 12× BET Awards, 8× American Music Awards, 6× MTV VMAs.
- Billboard Women in Music “Game Changer” Award.
- Guinness World Records: Most Billboard Hot 100 entries by a female artist.
- Multiple Grammy nominations.
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Hip-Hop, and more.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Nicki was discovered by Lil Wayne on MySpace.
- She is known for her alter egos: Roman Zolanski, Barbie, Queen Sleeze.
- Nicki was the first female solo artist to have seven singles on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time.
- Her “Super Bass” music video has over 1B YouTube views.
- Nicki voiced Steffie in “Ice Age: Continental Drift”.
- Her signature color is pink, as seen in many of her music videos and performances.
- She was a judge on “American Idol” (2013).
- Nicki is famous for her fast rap flow and animated persona.
- She holds dual citizenship: Trinidad & Tobago and USA.
- Named one of Time’s 100 most influential people.
- Her fanbase is called “Barbz”.
- Nicki has her own radio show – Queen Radio – on Apple Music.
- She collaborated with Madonna, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, and Drake.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicki Minaj’s ancestry?
Afro-Trinidadian and Indo-Trinidadian.
What religion is Nicki Minaj?
Christian (raised Pentecostal).
Who is Nicki Minaj married to?
Kenneth Petty (since 2019).
Does Nicki Minaj have children?
Yes, one son (born 2020).
What is Nicki Minaj’s net worth?
$130+ million.
What is Nicki Minaj’s real name?
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty.
Where does Nicki Minaj live?
New York & Los Angeles, USA.
What are Nicki Minaj’s alter egos?
Roman Zolanski, Barbie, Queen Sleeze, Chun-Li.
What businesses does Nicki Minaj own?
Queen Radio, Myx Fusions, fashion collaborations.
What are Nicki Minaj’s biggest hits?
Super Bass, Starships, Anaconda, Chun-Li, Moment 4 Life, Super Freaky Girl.