(ThyBlackMan.com) Onika Tanya Maraj well-known by her stage name as Nicki Minaj was born on December 8th, 1982. She remains a Trinidadian singer, rapper, and songwriter. Nicki Minaj was born in Daint James, Trinidad and Tobago. She was raised in New York, Queens and Jamaica. She came to limelight after unleash 3 consecutive mixtapes between year 2007 to 2009. In 2009, Minaj signs a contract with Young Money Records.
In 2010, she released her studio album in titled Pink Friday that appeared number 1 on the U.S Billboard 200. The track Super Bass spawned the top 3. During 2010, she remained the only female singer releasing 7 solo single consecutively on the U.S Billboard Hot 100. Nicki Minaj came up with her second studio title Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded in 2012. It topped the chart with a lead single title
Starships. The peaked at top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Nicki Minaj 3rd studio album title The Pinkprint came up in the year 2014. This came before its 2nd single “Anaconda.”
Anaconda was peaked number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and finally became her highest charting single in the U.S until date. Her film debut was shot in the year 2012 and animated Ice Age: Continental Drift. She also starred in the 2014 movie called The Other Woman. On the twelfth season of American Idol, she remained the main judge in 2013.
On the MTV’s Annual Hottest MC List, Nicki Minaj was the first female artist included. From a reliable source, she has been considered the most influential female rapper of all time. Nicki’s rapping is different from other singers based on the speed and flow. She also uses ofalter egos in her rapping to bring a distinctive flow especially British cockney. As a fashion icon, Nicki Minaj colorful wigs, costumes and clothing have given her recognition. In 2013, she remains the most recognized female rapper on the Billboard Hot 100. She is presently on top of her career.
Staff Writer; Brad Junior