[383] She responded to the situation in an interview with HOT 97's Angie Martinez saying, "She picked a fight with Foxy, then she picked a fight with Eve, then she picked a fight with Remy, then it was Mrs. Wallace, then it was Nicki Minaj.

"[249] Roman has a mother, Martha Zolanski,[250] who appeared on "Roman's Revenge" with a British accent[251] and singing on "Roman Holiday" for the first time.

She included videos of her work on her Myspace page, which was seen by a local record label.

Two months later she won Best Hip Hop Female at the annual BET Awards.

[50][51] The same month she was featured on Kanye West's "Monster", and received wide praise, with many critics regarding it as the best verse; The Village Voice's Sean Fennessey stated that "Monster" was the track that announced Minaj's "brilliance" to most people. 1 on Billboard Hot 100", "6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj's 'Trollz' Launches at No. "[20] Minaj successfully auditioned for admission to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, which focuses on visual and performing arts. "Fantasy was my reality," she has said. [181], Queen received generally favorable reviews, though some critics took issue with the album's length and lyrical content. Several tracks on The Pinkprint are believed to have been inspired by the end of their relationship.

[49] In October, Minaj became the first female solo artist to have seven songs on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously and the first woman to appear on MTV's Annual Hottest MC List. [95], The following month, Minaj voiced Steffie in the animated film Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012). [7] She has additionally earned multiple top-five entries on the Hot 100 as a lead artist: "Super Bass" in 2011, "Starships" in 2012, and "Bang Bang" and "Anaconda", both in 2014. [282] The music video was viewed 19.6 million times in its first 24 hours of release.

She complemented her music with a bold persona that included colorful wigs and risque clothing.

[299], In August 2017, after Hurricane Harvey hit the city of Houston, Texas, Minaj answered a social media challenge by comedian and actor Kevin Hart and donated $25,000 to the Red Cross, saying she was "praying for everyone there". Later, Fendi, CEO of Brooklyn label Dirty Money Entertainment, signed Minaj to his label in 2007 under a 180-day contract.

[123], The Pinkprint was officially released on December 15, 2014, and debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, with first week sales of 244,000 equivalent units (198,000 in pure album sales and 46,000 combined album-equivalent units and streams). Minaj and Carey got into an argument during auditions in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Minaj storming off stage. [366][369][366][370] She called the move bullying and claimed this demonstrated a double standard within the music industry. [6] Her second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, was released in 2012 and debuted atop the charts in several countries.

[166] "Fefe" marked Minaj's highest bow on the Hot 100 chart as a featured artist, besting the sixth place start of "Bang Bang" in 2014.

She is the first female solo artist to have seven singles simultaneously on the Billboard 100 chart. [265] Minaj has been called the "black Lady Gaga" because of her colorful costumes and wigs. The track later peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top of many other charts, notably the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.

[361] The campaign images, shot in Los Angeles by Italian photographer Francesco Carrozzini, see Minaj posing in flowy bohemian dresses, defined by embroideries and animal prints typical of the Cavalli brand. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums", "Nicki Minaj, 'The Pinkprint': Track-by-Track Review", "Review: Nicki Minaj unwittingly defends poptimism with raw outbursts of feeling", "The many moods of Nicki Minaj on 'The Pinkprint, "New Song 'Only' Racist to Jewish People: Drake Dresses as Priest as Chris Brown Plays Nazi Soldier in MUSIC.

[157] The album's second single, "Bed", featuring Ariana Grande, was released on June 14, 2018 alongside the album pre-order, and peaked at number 42 on the Hot 100. ", "Nicki Minaj Says 'Roman's Revenge' Is Not About Lil Kim", "Nicki Minaj Tells Lil' Kim To 'Get A Life, "Nicki Minaj aims new diss at "tragic" Lil' Kim", "Lil Kim Addresses Nicki Minaj's 'Stupid Hoe' Single", "Nicki Minaj 'A Very Obnoxious Person,' Lil' Kim Says", "Cardi B Jokes About Nicki Minaj Fight — and That Knot on Her Forehead — One Week Later", "Everything We Know About Cardi B and Nicki Minaj's Fight at Harper's Bazaar's ICONS Party", "Nicki Minaj Denies Mocking Cardi B's Daughter On 'Queen Radio, "Nicki Minaj denies insulting Cardi B's parenting skills - Independent.ie", "Nicki Minaj Raps About Teenage Abortion in "All Things Go": Listen – Us Weekly", "Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Her Abortion: 'I Thought I Was Going to Die, "Rap star Nicki Minaj's cousin shot dead in Brooklyn", "Nicki Minaj Mourns Cousin Nicholas Telemaque's Death", "Nicki Minaj Opens Up on Childhood Abuse, Sexuality", "Nicki Minaj slammed over 'problematic' lyrics about her sexuality", "Nicki Minaj just came out as heterosexual on new Doja Cat remix: 'Used to be bi now I'm just hetero, "Nicki Minaj: Used to Be Bi But Now I'm Just Hetero", "Watch Nicki Minaj's Breakup-Inspired 'Pinkprint Movie, "Meek Mill Confirms Relationship With Nicki Minaj", "Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill Split After Nearly 2 Years of Dating", "Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill Have Officially Broken Up", "Nicki Minaj Is Married!

[397][398][399], In late 2014, Minaj separated from her longtime boyfriend Safaree Samuels, whom she had dated since 2000.

However, she eventually stated in a Rolling Stone interview that she only said that to get attention: "I think girls are sexy, but I'm not going to lie and say that I date girls. "[381] Minaj's single "Roman's Revenge" with Eminem was believed to be a response to Kim's comments,[382] although she later denied this. No disrespect to New York rappers, but I don't want people to hear me and know exactly where I'm from. "[264], In 2012, a New York Times editor said that some consider her to be "the most influential female rapper of all time". She performed alongside Grande to their collab hits such as "Side to Side" and "Bang Bang".

Minaj eventually came to the attention of rapper Lil Wayne, and the two worked on some mixtapes (recordings), the first of which, Playtime Is Over, appeared in 2007. [290] As of 2018, Minaj is the world's most followed rapper on Instagram. [16][17] Minaj's father was addicted to alcohol and other drugs, and had a violent temper, burning down their house in December 1987.

While performing in Atlanta as part of her Pink Friday Tour, she called Monica one of her all-time greatest musical influences. Throughout her career, Minaj has won numerous awards, including six American Music Awards, 10 BET Awards, seven BET Hip Hop Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, six MTV Europe Music Awards, two People's Choice Awards, one Soul Train Music Award, and four Teen Choice Awards.

[237] She collaborated with other artists, producing more electronic songs: "The Boys" with singer Cassie and "Beauty and a Beat" with Justin Bieber.[238]. [43] Intended as the lead single from her forthcoming debut album, Pink Friday,[44] the song was dropped from the album due to poor commercial performance[45] and the next single, "Your Love", released on June 1, became the album's lead single,[46] peaking at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number-one on the Billboard Rap Songs chart. Kanye West is a Grammy Award-winning rapper and record producer and fashion designer. It was released on February 14, 2012 by Young Money, Cash Money, and Universal Republic as the lead single from the album. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart", Australian Recording Industry Association, "Super Troupers!

Minaj was born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad and … [381] A fragment of a diss track called "Tragedy" was released in response by Minaj in April 2011. [345][346] In April 2012, Minaj helped launch the Nokia Lumia 900 in Times Square.

[137][138] The attraction received criticism from some, including rapper Azealia Banks and The Independent, who called it "sexist" and "racist".

Minaj previously dated rappers Meek Mill and Safaree Samuels.

Every time you in the news, it's 'cause you gettin' at somebody! [141] After numerous visitors began taking sexually suggestive photos with Minaj's statue,[142] the museum instituted extra security. [98] An expanded version of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, subtitled The Re-Up, was released on November 19, 2012.

"[315], In 2011, Mattel crafted a Barbie doll with Minaj's likeness, which Minaj described as a "major moment" in her career. [354][355] In February 2013, Bluewater Comics announced that Minaj would star in the Fame biographical-comic series, debuting in Fame: Nicki Minaj.

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[409][410][411], In July 2020, Minaj announced via Instagram that she is expecting her first child.[412].

She then joined Doja Cat for a remix of "Say So," which became Minaj's first song to reach the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100.

[220], On July 30, 2020, Minaj collaborated with A$AP Ferg and MadeinTYO for the track "Move Ya Hips". ", "Nicki Minaj's 'Roman Reloaded' Debuts at No. You've got to have something else to go with that.