Onika Tanya Maraj was born on December 8, 1982, in the Saint James district of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Her father was Robert Maraj (1956–2021), a … See more

Musical style and lyrics
Minaj is known for her animated rap flow and witty lyrics. Her rapping is distinctive for its varying cadence and speed, and use of alter egos and accents, including British cockney. Minaj said in 2010: "I want to be a balanced … See more

Billboard listed Minaj as the fourth-most-active musician on social media on its March 2011 Social 50 chart. She is the most-followed rapper See more

Various publications have referred to Minaj as the "Queen of Rap" and the "Queen of Hip Hop". She is also regarded as one of the most influential rappers. In 2012, Jon Caramanica of The New York Times called Minaj "the most influential female rapper of all time", … See more

2004–2009: Career beginnings and mixtapes
Minaj briefly signed with Brooklyn group Full Force, … See more

In 2010, Minaj performed a cover of "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun", alongside singer Katy Perry, for service members during the 2010 See more

Minaj is the recipient of numerous accolades, including nine American Music Awards, twelve BET Awards, eight BET Hip Hop Awards, … See more