The year was 1982. Nicki Minaj is a rapper and singer from Trinidad and Tobago. She was born in Saint James, Port of Spain.
Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter. She was born Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty on December 8, 1982. Her rhyming style is noted for its lively flow and flexibility as a recording artist. She rose to fame after releasing the mixtapes Playtime Is Over (2007), Sucka Free (2008), and Beam Me Up Scotty. She was born in Trinidad and Tobago and reared in New York City (2009). Minaj was noted for her colourful outfits and wigs, her unique flow, and her usage of alter personalities and accents, mainly British cockney, early in her career. Pink Friday (2010), Minaj's debut studio album, was certified triple-platinum by the RIAA and reached number one on the Billboard 200 list.
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