Nicki Minaj
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Summary
Nicki Minaj was born on December 8, 1982[1], in Saint James[2]. She has worked as a rapper[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], lyricist[6], and composer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51,106 views/month, #1,316 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Kenneth Petty[9]
- Child: Hopping Dicks Creek[10]
- Country of citizenship: Trinidad and Tobago[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12], Indo Caribbeans[13]
- Occupation: musician[14], waiter[15]
- Educated at: Monroe University[16], Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School[17]
- Award received: BET Award for Best New Artist[18], American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album[19], Billboard Music Award for Rising Star[20], American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist[21], MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video[22], MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video[23], MTV Europe Music Award for Best Hip-Hop[24], People's Choice Award for Favorite Hip Hop Artist[25], BET Award for Best Hip-Hop Artists[26], BET Award for Viewer's Choice[27], Brit Award for British Video of the Year[28], People's Choice Award for Favorite Female Artist[29], Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award[30]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[31]
- Influenced by: Lil Wayne[32], Foxy Brown[33], Jay-Z[34], The Notorious B.I.G.[35]
- Sex or gender: female[36]
- Genre: hip-hop[37], pop music[38], contemporary R&B[39], trap music[40], dance music[41]
- Record label: Republic Records[42], Young Money Entertainment[43], Cash Money Records[44]
- Discography: Nicki Minaj discography[45]
- Commons category: Nicki Minaj[46]
- Said to be the same as: Lap Dance Nika[47]
- Family name: Maraj[48], Petty[49]
- Given name: Onika[50], Tanya[51]
- Pseudonym: Nicki Minaj[52]
Product Details
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: US[54]
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Began / founded: 1982-12-08[55]
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Genre(s): east coast hip hop, electronic, hip hop, pop, pop rap, r&b[56]
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Community tags: 2010s, best female rapper, east coast hip hop, electronic, hip hop, late 2000s, pop, pop rap, queen of rap, r&b, rap, sxsw[57]
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MusicBrainz ID: 1036b808-f58c-4a3e-b461-a2c4492ecf1b[58]
Why It Matters
Nicki Minaj has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] She is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
She has been cited as an influence by Chappell Roan[61], a singer[62], b. 1998[63], of United States[64], awarded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist[65]; Charlie Puth[66], a singer[67], b. 1991[68], of United States[69], awarded the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song[70], specialised in pop music[71]; Ester Dean[72], a singer[73], b. 1986[74], of United States[75], specialised in music[76]; Villano Antillano[77], a singer[78], b. 1995[79], of United States[80], awarded the Artists to Watch[81]; Lady Leshurr[82], a rapper[83], b. 1988[84], of United Kingdom[85], awarded the MOBO Awards[86]; and Tessa[87], a rapper[88], b. 1997[89], of Kingdom of Denmark[90], awarded the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Nordic Act[91].
FAQs
Where was Nicki Minaj born?
Nicki Minaj was born in Saint James[2].
Who was Nicki Minaj married to?
Nicki Minaj's spouses include Kenneth Petty[9].
What did Nicki Minaj do for work?
Nicki Minaj worked as a rapper[3], singer[4], songwriter[5], lyricist[6], and composer[7].
Where did Nicki Minaj go to school?
Nicki Minaj was educated at Monroe University[16] and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School[17].
What awards did Nicki Minaj receive?
Honors received include BET Award for Best New Artist[18], American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album[19], Billboard Music Award for Rising Star[20], and American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist[21].
Who did Nicki Minaj influence?
Nicki Minaj has been cited as an influence by Chappell Roan[61], Charlie Puth[66], Ester Dean[72], and Villano Antillano[77].