On this day, December 8, 1982, Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, AKA Nicki Minaj was born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Nicki Minaj is a multi-talented rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress. After releasing several mixtapes she dropped her debut album “Pink Friday,” in 2010. The album hit number one on Billboard Hot 100 and reached triple platinum status.
Nicki Minaj is known for her distinctive voice, colorful and eccentric style, and animated rap delivery. She has released a total of four albums accumulating over 100 million record sells. Some of her most popular songs are “Super Bass”, “Moment 4 Life”, “Starships”, and “Anaconda”.
In addition to her music career, Nicki Minaj has ventured into acting and has appeared in films such as “The Other Woman” and “Barbershop: The Next Cut.” She has also been a judge on the twelfth season of the reality TV show “American Idol.”