Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is a hip-pop artist from Queens, New York.
Queens rapper with a rapid-fire flow and a cast of alter egos, and the female rapper with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries ever.
Who is Nicki Minaj?
Nicki Minaj (Onika Maraj) is a rapper, singer and songwriter from Queens, New York, born in Trinidad. She signed with Lil Wayne's Young Money after a run of mixtapes in the late 2000s.
Known for
Her scene-stealing verse on Kanye West's "Monster" (2010) and her debut album Pink Friday (2010), which went to number one. Pop hits like "Super Bass" and "Starships" made her a global star, and "Anaconda" and "Super Freaky Girl" kept her on top. She has more Billboard Hot 100 entries than any other female rapper.
Style
Fast, technical and theatrical: she switches voices, accents and characters (like Roman Zolanski) in the middle of a verse, and moves easily between hard rap and pop melodies.
Impact
Nicki Minaj brought female rap back to the top of the charts in the 2010s and inspired a whole generation of women in hip-hop, from Cardi B to Ice Spice.
Influences
- Lil' Kim
- Foxy Brown
- Lauryn Hill
Nicki Minaj: quick answers
What genre is Nicki Minaj?
Nicki Minaj’s music falls under Hip-Pop. Nicki Minaj is part of East Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s and 2020s.
Where is Nicki Minaj from?
Nicki Minaj is from Queens, New York (born in Port of Spain, Trinidad).
What is Nicki Minaj’s real name?
Nicki Minaj’s real name is Onika Maraj.
When did Nicki Minaj start?
Nicki Minaj has been active since 2007.
Who influenced Nicki Minaj?
Nicki Minaj was influenced by Lil' Kim, Foxy Brown and Lauryn Hill.
Who did Nicki Minaj influence?
Nicki Minaj influenced Lil Nas X.
Which artists are similar to Nicki Minaj?
If you like Nicki Minaj, listen to Cardi B, Doja Cat, Lil' Kim, Lil Wayne and Megan Thee Stallion.
