Nicki Minaj With Drake & Lil Wayne

Biography & Overview

Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, born December 8th, 1982, in Trinidad & Tobago, is known professionally as Nicki Minaj. Minaj gained fame as a rapper and singer, through Lil Wayne and her former group, 'The Hoodstarz'. As a musician, Minaj was recognized for her musical versatility, alter egos, and the animated flow of her raps. She first gained underground attention after releasing her debut mixtape, Playtime Is Over. Two more mixtapes.