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Nicki Minaj
Combining rapid-fire verses, alter egos and pop hooks in a major rap career.
Pink Friday · The Pinkprint
- Born
- 8 December 1982
- Birthplace
- Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago
More people
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-born rapper and singer who rose through mixtapes before becoming an international recording star.
Early life
Queens
Moved to New York as a child.
Performance training
Attended LaGuardia High School, studying drama.
Career
- 2000s
Mixtapes
Built attention through independent recordings and collaborations.
- 2010
Album debut
Released Pink Friday through Young Money.
- 2010s onward
Mainstream career
Combined solo albums, guest verses and international touring.
Selected albums
Pink Friday
Her debut included the hit Super Bass.
The Pinkprint
Mixed personal themes with club records.
Pink Friday 2
Returned to the title of her debut for a new album.
Beyond work
Characters
Uses theatrical voices and alter egos in her music.
Education support
Has helped fans with college costs.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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