Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982) from Trinidad and Tobago is a music, movie and television beauty.
Born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982, in Trinidad and Tobago, Nicki Minaj moved to the United States at a young age and was raised in Queens, New York. She gained recognition with her mixtapes in the late 2000s before signing with Young Money Entertainment, where she skyrocketed to fame. Known for her bold personality, rapid-fire rap style, and colorful persona, Minaj has cemented herself as one of the most influential female rappers of all time.
