Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty on December 8, 1982, is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter widely recognized as the Queen of Rap. Known for her energetic flow, clever lyrics, and distinct alter egos, she has played a major role in the resurgence of female rap in the 2010s. Minaj rose to fame with her early mixtapes and achieved mainstream success with her debut album Pink Friday in 2010, which featured the global hit Super Bass. She continued her success with Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which included the chart-topping single Starships, and later returned to hip hop roots on albums like The Pinkprint and Queen, releasing hits such as Anaconda and Chun-Li. Minaj scored her first Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles with collaborations Say So and Trollz in 2020 and earned her first solo number one with Super Freaky Girl in 2022. Her 2023 album Pink Friday 2 debuted at number one, and its tour became the highest-grossing for a female rapper. With over 100 million records sold, Minaj is the best-selling female rapper of all time, and in 2024 became the first female rapper with multiple diamond-certified solo songs. She has received numerous awards, including a Brit Award, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and Guinness World Records. Beyond music, Minaj has launched several business ventures, appeared in films and television, and founded her own record label, Heavy On It. Her outspoken personality and influence have made her a cultural icon in music and entertainment.