Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is one of the most know female hip-hop artist if not the biggest. Many People call her Queen of hip-hop.
Minaj is one of the world's best-selling music artists, and the best-selling female rapper, with over 100 million records sold.
We going to talk about her music and much more
- Nicki's childhood and her history
- breakthrough
- Her Albums and music
- Nicki's awards
Nickis childhood
Onika, known as Nicki Minaj, was born on December 8, 1982, in Trinidad and Tobago to Robert Maraj and Carol Maraj.
Nicki faced childhood challenges due to her father's addiction, experiencing her house set on fire in 1987 but miraculously, she and her brother were not there.
When Nicki's Mother was 24, her mother moved to the Bronx for a fresh start, later settling in Queens
where Nicki began her music career, drawing inspiration from her childhood creativity.
breakthrough
Originally known as Nicki Maraj, Nicki Minaj began her rap career in New York with the group Hoodstare from 2002 to 2004.
She declined a solo deal offer from Warner Brothers for insisting on writing her own music.
Nicki signed with Fendi of Dirty Money Entertainment, adopting her current name.
Gaining popularity on Myspace, she released her first mixtape in 2007. Noticed by Lil Wayne, she joined Young Money, producing successful mixtapes and tracks like "I Get Crazy."
In November 2010, Nicki Minaj released her album Pink Friday.
The song "Your Love" reached number 14 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Rap Songs chart.
Her verse on Kanye West's "Monster" was praised as the best rap verse in five years.
her album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, selling 375,000 copies in its first week.
Nicki albums and music
Nicki have 5 studio albums
Nicki is the best selling female rap artist with over 100 million albums sold
Nicki, a hip-hop icon, stands out as a leading female rapper
celebrated for her bold lyrics and exceptional songwriting abilities.
Her discography includes chart-topping albums in hip-hop and pop,
with tracks that compete with those of iconic male artists such as Eminem and 50 Cent.
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November 22, 2010 the release of Nicki Minaj's debut studio album Pink Friday.
which quickly soared to number 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 375,000 copies in the first week.
The album's diverse music genres and versatility resonated well, making it a hit among fans.
One standout track is "Super Bass," boasting nearly 1 billion streams on Spotify.
Nicki Minaj's second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, was released on April 2, 2012.
It debuted at #1 on the US Billboard 200, selling 253,000 copies in its first week.
Minaj made history by becoming the first female rapper to have her first two albums peak at #1.
The album showcases a mix of hip-hop and dance-pop genres.
"Starship" is the standout track from the album, amassing over 1.3 billion streams on Spotify and solidifying Minaj's versatility as an artist.
Released on December 15, 2014, Nicki Minaj's third studio album, The pinkprint
made a remarkable debut, securing the second position on the US Billboard 200 chart.
This album ingeniously combines elements of rap and dance music, resulting in a captivating blend
heightened by profound and reflective lyrics Particularly striking is the song
"The Night Is Still Young," amassing an impressive 390 million streams on Spotify, firmly establishing its popularity with a wide audience.
Nicki Minaj's album Queen had an early release date, dropping a week sooner than expected despite two delays.
Debuting at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, it sold 180,000 album-equivalent units.
The album features a blend of hip-hop, trap, dancehall, reggae, pop, and R&B, earning critical acclaim for its production quality.
The lead single "Chun-Li" amassed over 160 million views on YouTube.
The Pink Friday 2, Nicki's fifth album, was released on December 8, 2023.
It debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard 200
The album blends hip-hop, rap, and pop genres, exploring themes like grief, mental health, and motherhood.
The standout track, "FTCU," amassed 222 million Spotify streams.
Nickis awards
Nicki Minaj has received numerous awards throughout her career, highlighting her immense success in the music industry. Some of the major awards she has won include:
MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs):
2011: Best Hip-Hop Video "Super Bass."
2014: Best Hip-Hop Video "Anaconda."
BET Awards:
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013: Best Female Hip-Hop Artist.
American Music Awards (AMAs):
2011: Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist.
2012: Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album Pink Friday, Artist.
2015: Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist.
Billboard Music Awards:
2012: Top Rap Artist, Top Streaming Artist.
2015: Top Streaming Song "Anaconda."
iHeartRadio Music Awards:
2015: Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, Best Hip-Hop Song "Anaconda."
In 2024, Nicki Minaj made history at the BET Hip Hop Awards by becoming the first solo female artist to win Album of the Year for Pink Friday 2.
She also won Hip-Hop Artist of the Year at the People's Choice Awards the same year.
Her song "Barbie World" with Ice Spice and Aqua received the Collaboration Song of the Year award.
In 2018, Nicki Minaj's album "Queen" won Album of the Year at the People's Choice Awards, where she was also named Female Artist of 2018.
The album "Queen" achieved Platinum certification by the RIAA, indicating over a million units sold in the U.S.
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