Nicki Minj Research Paper

Nicki Minaj had struggles in life that have helped become the inspirational person she is today. Onika Tanya Maraj, better known as Nicki Minaj, was born on December 8, 1982 in St. James, Trinidad and Tobago (Encyclopædia). Her mother, Carol, has worked as a Gospel singer. Her father, Robert, has worked for American Express (Nicki 2). She has four siblings, brothers Brandon Lamar, Micaiah Maraj, Jelani Maraj, and sister Ming Maraj (People).

Nicki Minaj had a very rough childhood. Her family was abused by Robert. Minaj’s father was a severe drug addict with a long history of violence. At one point, he set fire to the family’s home in a failed attempt to kill Minaj’s mother (Editors). Carol Maraj said, “Robert punched her in the face and hit

She released her debut album Pink Friday on November 19, 2010 (Xtra). Nicki’s first single for Pink Friday was “Your Love” which was released June 1, 2010. One of her other singles was “Roman’s Revenge (feat. Eminem)” which was released October 31, 2010 (Releases). She released her second album Pink Friday … Roman Reloaded on April 2, 2012 (Xtra). Her first single for Pink Friday … Roman Reloaded was “Starships” which was released on February 14, 2012 (Releases). She released her reissued album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded The Re-Up on November 19, 2012, which had eight additional tracks (Releases). She released her third album The Pinkprint on December 12, 2014 (Xtra). On The Pinkprint, Nicki gets more personal. On her song “All Things Go,” Minaj discussed the death of her cousin, Nicholas Telemaque, who was shot multiple times and killed from the gunshots in 2011 (Staff). “I lost my little cousin to a senseless act of violence,” raps Minaj. “His sister said he wanted to stay with me but I didn’t invite him/ Why didn’t he ask, or am I just buggin’? ‘ Cuz since I got fame, they don’t act the same even though they know that I love them” (Muhammad). She also referenced pill use in her singles “Pills N Potions” and “Bed of Lies” (Staff). “I was killin’ it, man you got me poppin’ pills in it,” she said on “Bed of Lies.” “Couldn’t believe that I was home alone, contemplating

In 2012, Nicki became the first solo female rap artist to perform at the Grammy Awards’ (People). She has also won many awards. In 2011, Nicki won a VMA for Best Hip-Hop Video for “Super Bass,” in 2012, she won a VMA for Best Female Video for “Starships,” and in 2015, she won a VMA for Best Hip-Hop Video for “Anaconda” (Nicki 1). In 2012, she performed “Give Ne All Your Luvin’” with Madonna and M.I.A. at the Superbowl half-time show (People). Besides rapping, Nicki has also been in a few movies. In 2012, she voiced the character Steffie in Ice Age: Continental Drift. Then in 2014, she played the character Lydia in The Other Woman (People). Nicki has also released a clothing line. In 2013, she released The Nicki Minaj Collection, a clothing line that was exclusive to K-Mart. But she didn’t stop there, she also released seven (hopefully more to come) fragrances. In September 2012, Nicki released her first fragrance “Pink Friday,” in April 2013, she released “Pink Friday Special Edition,” in August 2013, Nicki released “Minajesty,” in November 2013, she released “Pink Friday Deluxe Edition,” in July 2014, she released “Minajesty Exotic Edition,” in September 2014, she released “Onika,” then in July 2015, she released “The Pinkprint” (Prinzivalli). Nicki Minaj has been endorsed by Beats By Dre. She has earbuds, headphones, and a beats