Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj in Trinidad and Tobago, became a major force in hip-hop through her technically agile rapping, theatrical alter egos, and pop-minded versatility. Her 2010 debut album, *Pink Friday*, topped the Billboard 200 and produced several successful singles, including “Super Bass.” She has earned Grammy nominations for projects such as *Pink Friday*, *The Pinkprint*, “Anaconda,” and “Barbie World.”