Nicki Minaj Biography
Known for her bold curves, outrageous outfits, and vibrant persona, Nicki Minaj currently holds the title of richest female rapper in history (her fortune was estimated at $70 million in 2018) while also dominating social media. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, she climbed to the top of the American music industry and has stayed there for years running. You'd be hard-pressed to find a rap fan who hasn't heard Nicki Minaj's "Super Bass," "Starships," "Anaconda," or "Chun-Li." Her net worth is estimated from $85 million to $100 million.
Childhood
Onika Tanya Maraj (Nicki Minaj's real name) was born on December 8, 1982, in the capital of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean. Her parents, Robert and Carol Maraj have African and Indian ancestry.




Beginning of the career
In 2004, Nicki Minaj joined the rap group "The Hoodstars," which is now remembered for their WWE wrestling theme song. But the breakthrough never came, so Minaj soon left the group to pursue a solo career. She uploaded demos to MySpace and sent them to influential music industry figures. Dirty Money Entertainment responded and offered her a deal. That's when she adopted the stage name Nicki Minaj.Career Success
In November 2010, Minaj released her first studio album Pink Friday. The album was a massive hit, making Minaj the first female artist to land 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 at once. Two singles, "Your Love" and "Super Bass", also dominated charts across the US. She also embarked on her first promotional tour hitting major US cities, and made a special stop in her hometown of Saint James for a concert.


Nicki Minaj's Personal Life
The rapper keeps her personal life largely under wraps. Rumors about her bisexuality have circulated for years. She's also revealed having an abortion at 16, which she references in her songs "Autobiography" and "All Things Go."Nicki Minaj has dated Safaree Samuels from 2008 to 2014. Their relationship plays out across many tracks on The Pinkprint, with "Bed of Lies" being a standout example. Safaree Samuels himself said the following: "I packed up my stuff and I left. I just got to the point that the respect wasn't there."

From 2015 to 2017, Minaj dated rapper Meek Mill, who's 5 years her junior. Shortly after they started dating, he proposed to her but later they broke up. Reports suggested he wasn't ready for family life, and he was also dealing with serious legal troubles.

In 2018, Nicki Minaj began dating childhood friend Kenneth Petty, who was 41. After a year of romance, the lovers got married.