12 Interesting Nicki Minaj Facts, You Should Never Miss.

1. Onika Tanya Maraj, better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj, was born on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago.

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2. Minaj’s mother, Carol Maraj, is of Afro-Trinidadian descent, while her father, Robert Maraj, is of Indo-Trinidadian descent.

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3. Minaj is the youngest of three siblings. She has an older brother, Jelani, and an older sister, Maya.

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4. Minaj attended LaGuardia High School, where she studied singing and acting.

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5. After graduating from high school, Minaj briefly attended community college before dropping out to pursue a career in music.

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6. Minaj’s stage name was inspired by the character of Nikki from the 2004 film Monster.

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7. Minaj’s debut studio album, Pink Friday, was released in 2010 and peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200.

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8. Minaj’s second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, was released in 2012 and also peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200.

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9. Minaj has been nominated for ten Grammy Awards, winning two for Best Rap Performance.

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10. Minaj has also won three American Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, four BET Awards, and six Billboard Music Awards.

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11. In 2016, Minaj was included on Time’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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12. In 2018, Minaj was ranked as the fourth most-followed rapper on Instagram.

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