Nicki Minaj was born in Trinidad and Tobago in 1982 and moved to Queens, New York as a child. She began rapping as a teenager and gained popularity with mixtapes such as “Playtime is Over.” In 2010, her debut album “Pink Friday” was a commercial success, and since then she has become a pop culture icon known for her colorful wigs, outrageous outfits, and explicit lyrics. Minaj has collaborated with some of the biggest names in music and has won numerous awards, including multiple BET Awards and Billboard Music Awards. In addition to music, she has appeared in films such as “The Other Woman” and has served as a judge on “American Idol.” Offstage, Minaj is known for her charitable work, including founding a scholarship program for college students.
