Nicki Minaj Trinidadian Rapper From Saint James
Nicki Minaj · rapper and singer · Trinidadian
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43years old
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Known for
Latest Videos From Nicki Minaj’s YouTube Channel
Nicki Minaj - Anaconda (Lyric Video)
Nicki Minaj - If It's Okay (Visualizer) ft. David Guetta, Davido
Nicki Minaj - Remember Me (Visualizer) ft. Parker Ighile
Nicki Minaj - Turn Yo Cap Back (Cap Backwards) (Visualizer) ft. Swae Lee
Nicki Minaj - Arctic Tundra (Visualizer) ft. Juice WRLD
Nicki Minaj on Social Media
YouTube @nickiminaj
YouTube Nicki Minaj - Topic
YouTube @nickiminajatvevo
Instagram @nickiminaj
TikTok @nickiminaj
X (Twitter) @NICKIMINAJ
Biography
Born on 8 December 1982 in Saint James, Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper. She is recognised for appearances in The Other Woman (2014) and The Interview (2014).
Early life
She went on to study at Monroe University and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School.
Career
Nicki Minaj’s releases on record are 12 albums and 116 singles between 2007 and 2024. She released Playtime Is Over (2007) early on, and Everybody (2024) is the latest entry. The style on record is hip-hop and pop music. Record labels on file include Republic Records.
Recognition
She has won six American Music Awards (2011, 2012 and 2015). Her other honours include the Billboard Music Award for Rising Star (2011) and five MTV Video Music Awards (2011, 2012, 2015 and 2018). The nominations list includes the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2010. The records list 28 awards won and 34 nominations for her.
Personal life
She has been married to Kenneth Petty since 2019. She has one child on record.
Discography
128 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | AGATS2 (Insecure) | Single |
| 2024 | Big Foot | Single |
| 2024 | Everybody | Single |
| 2023 | Barbie World | Single |
| 2023 | Pink Friday 2 | Album |
| 2023 | Princess Diana | Single |
| 2022 | Blick Blick | Single |
| 2022 | Bussin | Single |
| 2022 | Do We Have a Problem? | Single |
| 2022 | Love in the Way | Single |
| 2022 | Queen Radio: Volume 1 | Album |
| 2022 | Super Freaky Girl | Single |
| 2021 | Seeing Green | Single |
| 2020 | Holy Ground | Single |
| 2020 | Nice to Meet Ya | Single |
Show all 128 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Say So | Single |
| 2020 | Trollz | Single |
| 2020 | Yikes | Single |
| 2019 | Dumb Blonde | Single |
| 2019 | Hot Girl Summer | Single |
| 2019 | Tusa | Single |
| 2019 | Wobble Up | Single |
| 2018 | Ball For Me | Single |
| 2018 | Barbie Dreams | Single |
| 2018 | Barbie Tingz | Single |
| 2018 | Bed | Single |
| 2018 | Big Bank | Single |
| 2018 | Chun-Li | Single |
| 2018 | Dip | Single |
| 2018 | Fefe | Single |
| 2018 | Good Form | Single |
| 2018 | Goodbye | Single |
| 2018 | Idol | Single |
| 2018 | Queen | Album |
| 2018 | Rich Sex | Single |
| 2018 | Touch Down | Single |
| 2017 | Kissing Strangers | Single |
| 2017 | Light My Body Up | Single |
| 2017 | Make Love | Single |
| 2017 | MotorSport | Single |
| 2017 | Plain Jane | Single |
| 2017 | Rake It Up | Single |
| 2017 | Swalla | Single |
| 2017 | Swish Swish | Single |
| 2017 | The Way Life Goes | Single |
| 2016 | Black Barbies | Single |
| 2016 | Side to Side | Single |
| 2015 | All Eyes on You | Single |
| 2015 | Bitch I'm Madonna | Single |
| 2015 | Down in the DM | Single |
| 2015 | Hey Mama | Single |
| 2015 | The Night Is Still Young | Single |
| 2015 | Trini Dem Girls | Single |
| 2015 | Truffle Butter | Single |
| 2014 | Anaconda | Single |
| 2014 | Bang Bang | Single |
| 2014 | Bed of Lies | Single |
| 2014 | Pills N Potions | Single |
| 2014 | The Pinkprint | Album |
| 2014 | Throw Sum Mo | Single |
| 2014 | Touchin, Lovin | Single |
| 2013 | Freaks | Single |
| 2013 | High School | Single |
| 2013 | I'm Out | Single |
| 2013 | Love More | Single |
| 2013 | Somebody Else | Single |
| 2013 | Tapout | Single |
| 2012 | Automatic | Single |
| 2012 | Beauty and a Beat | Single |
| 2012 | Beez in the Trap | Single |
| 2012 | Come on a Cone | Single |
| 2012 | Freedom | Single |
| 2012 | Get Low | Single |
| 2012 | Girl on Fire | Single |
| 2012 | Give Me All Your Luvin' | Single |
| 2012 | I Am Your Leader | Single |
| 2012 | Out of My Mind | Single |
| 2012 | Pink Friday World Tour | Album |
| 2012 | Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded | Album |
| 2012 | Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up | Album |
| 2012 | Pound the Alarm | Single |
| 2012 | Right by My Side | Single |
| 2012 | Roman Holiday | Single |
| 2012 | Roman Reloaded | Single |
| 2012 | Starships | Single |
| 2012 | Take It to the Head | Single |
| 2012 | The Boys | Single |
| 2012 | Va Va Voom | Single |
| 2012 | Whip It | Single |
| 2011 | Dance (Ass) | Single |
| 2011 | Did It On'em | Single |
| 2011 | Fly | Single |
| 2011 | Girls Fall Like Dominoes | Single |
| 2011 | I'm the Best | Single |
| 2011 | Make Me Proud | Single |
| 2011 | Roman in Moscow | Single |
| 2011 | Stupid Hoe | Single |
| 2011 | Super Bass | Single |
| 2011 | The Creep | Single |
| 2011 | Till the World Ends | Single |
| 2011 | Turn Me On | Single |
| 2011 | Where Them Girls At | Single |
| 2011 | Y.U. Mad | Single |
| 2011 | You the Boss | Single |
| 2010 | 2012 (It Ain't the End) | Single |
| 2010 | Bottoms Up | Single |
| 2010 | Check It Out | Single |
| 2010 | Get It All | Single |
| 2010 | I Ain't Thru | Single |
| 2010 | Letting Go (Dutty Love) | Single |
| 2010 | Lil Freak | Single |
| 2010 | Massive Attack | Single |
| 2010 | Moment 4 Life | Single |
| 2010 | Monster | Single |
| 2010 | My Chick Bad | Single |
| 2010 | Pink Friday | Album |
| 2010 | Raining Men | Single |
| 2010 | Right Thru Me | Single |
| 2010 | Up Out My Face | Single |
| 2010 | Woohoo | Single |
| 2010 | Your Love | Single |
| 2009 | Beam Me Up Scotty | Album |
| 2008 | Sucka Free | Album |
| 2007 | Playtime Is Over | Album |
| Barbie World | Album | |
| Fire Burns | Single | |
| Oh My Gawd | Single | |
| Up In Flames | Single |
Awards and nominations
28 won, 34 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award | Won | |
| 2021 | MTV Europe Music Award for Best Hip-Hop | Won | |
| 2019 | Brit Award for British Video of the Year | Woman Like Me | Won |
| 2018 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video | Chun-Li | Won |
| 2018 | People's Choice Award for Favorite Female Artist | Won | |
| 2016 | BET Award for Best Hip-Hop Artists | Won | |
| 2016 | People's Choice Award for Favorite Hip Hop Artist | Won | |
| 2015 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | The Pinkprint | Won |
| 2015 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Won | |
| 2015 | BET Award for Best Hip-Hop Artists | Won | |
| 2015 | BET Award for Viewer's Choice | Only | Won |
| 2015 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video | Anaconda | Won |
| 2014 | BET Award for Best Hip-Hop Artists | Won | |
| 2013 | BET Award for Best Hip-Hop Artists | Won | |
| 2013 | People's Choice Award for Favorite Hip Hop Artist | Won |
Show all 62 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded | Won |
| 2012 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Won | |
| 2012 | BET Award for Best Hip-Hop Artists | Won | |
| 2012 | MTV Europe Music Award for Best Hip-Hop | Won | |
| 2012 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video | Won | |
| 2012 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video | Starships | Won |
| 2011 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | Pink Friday | Won |
| 2011 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Won | |
| 2011 | BET Award for Best Hip-Hop Artists | Won | |
| 2011 | Billboard Music Award for Rising Star | Won | |
| 2011 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video | Super Bass | Won |
| 2010 | BET Award for Best Hip-Hop Artists | Won | |
| 2010 | BET Award for Best New Artist | Won | |
| 2014 | MTV Europe Music Award for Best Female | Nominated | |
| 2014 | MTV Europe Music Award for Best Hip-Hop | Nominated | |
| 2014 | MTV Europe Music Award for Best Look | Nominated | |
| 2014 | MTV Europe Music Award for Biggest Fans | Nominated | |
| 2013 | People's Choice Award for Favorite Hip Hop Artist | Nominated | |
| 2012 | American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded | Nominated |
| 2012 | American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist | Nominated | |
| 2012 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded | Nominated |
| 2012 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Nominated | |
| 2012 | BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act | Nominated | |
| 2012 | MTV Europe Music Award for Best Female | Nominated | |
| 2012 | MTV Europe Music Award for Best Hip-Hop | Nominated | |
| 2012 | MTV Europe Music Award for Best Look | Nominated | |
| 2012 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video | Nominated | |
| 2012 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated | |
| 2012 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects | Nominated | |
| 2012 | People's Choice Award for Favorite Hip Hop Artist | Nominated | |
| 2011 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | Pink Friday | Nominated |
| 2011 | American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Nominated | |
| 2011 | BET Award for Viewer's Choice | Bottoms Up | Nominated |
| 2011 | BET Award for Viewer's Choice | Moment 4 Life | Nominated |
| 2011 | Grammy Award for Album of the Year | Loud | Nominated |
| 2011 | Grammy Award for Best New Artist | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Album | Pink Friday | Nominated |
| 2011 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance | Nominated | |
| 2011 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration | Nominated | |
| 2011 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video | Nominated | |
| 2011 | MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated | |
| 2011 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist | Nominated | |
| 2010 | BET Award for Best New Artist | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated | |
| 2010 | MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist | Nominated | |
| 2010 | Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist | Nominated | |
| Grammy Awards | Nominated |
Filmography
4 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Barbershop: The Next Cut | Film | |
| 2015 | Nicki Minaj: The Pinkprint | Film | |
| 2014 | The Interview | Film | |
| 2014 | The Other Woman | Film |
Nicki Minaj Photos
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Nicki Minaj?
Nicki Minaj is 43 years old, born on 8 December 1982 in Saint James.
What is Nicki Minaj known for?
Nicki Minaj is known for The Other Woman (2014) and The Interview (2014).
What is Nicki Minaj’s nationality?
Nicki Minaj is Trinidadian, born in Saint James.
How tall is Nicki Minaj?
Nicki Minaj is 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) tall.
Who is Nicki Minaj married to?
Nicki Minaj is married to Kenneth Petty; they married in 2019.
Has Nicki Minaj won any awards?
Yes. 28 awards are on record, including Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award (2022).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q162202), accessed October 2026
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America · CC BY-SA 4.0
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