Nicki Minaj

Waktos lan Background

Nicki Minaj, lahir Onika Tanya Maraj tanggal 8 Desember 1982, ing Saint James, Trinidad lan Tobago, pindah menyang Queens, New York, ing umur lima taun. Dipandhegake ing keluarga sing nyanyi Injil, dheweke urip karo neneké ing Saint James sadurunge nampa ibunya ing New York. Kehidupan awal Minaj wis ditandhegake karo kesulitan, kalebu lingkungan keluarga tumultuous lan perjuangan ekonomi, sing ndadekake ing gairah kanggo seni pertunjukan ing SMA. Awal ngarepake karir akting, dheweke ndeleng Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.</pfseg>

Pemerintah lan Rise to Fame

Minah karo grup Hood$tars, karier musiknya dimulai kanthi serius ing awal 2000-an. Nanging, iku karya solo sing njaluk perhatian CEO Dirty Money Entertainment Big Fendi ing taun 2007, sing menehi mixtapes pisanan, "Playtime Is Over" (2007) lan "Sucka Free" (2008). Pindhahipun iku karo mixtape 2009 "Beam Me Up Scotty,@" sing nuduhake penampilan tamu saka artis terkenal kaya Lil Wayne lan Gucci Mane lan ndadekake entri pisanan ing Billboard.</peg>

Pemerangan karo Young Money

Ing taun 2009, Minaj ditandatangani karo Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, dadi artis wanita pisanan label. Album debutnya "Pink Friday" (2010) dadi sukses komersial, debutan ing nomer dua ing Billboard 200 lan sisih dadi platinum. Album iki nduweni single hit kayata "Your Love" lan "Super Bass," sing mbantu dheweke njupuk audiensi sing luwih gedhe lan ngandhutake panggonan ing industri musik. Sukses album iki ditambahake dening publik Minaj lan kemampuan sing ngandhutake rap karo unsur pop.</peg>

Continued Success and Evolution

Minaj's sophomore album "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" (2012) introduced her alter ego Roman Zolanski and featured the hit single "Starships." The album debuted at number one on the U.S. charts, showcasing her ability to blend hip-hop and pop elements. Her third album, "The Pinkprint" (2014), explored more personal themes, including love and heartbreak, and included the hit "Anaconda," further cementing her status in the music industry. "The Pinkprint" received critical acclaim for its introspective lyrics and innovative production.

Recent Works and Current Activities

Minaj's fourth studio album, "Queen" (2018), debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and featured collaborations with Eminem, The Weeknd, and Future. The album received mixed reviews but was praised for its production and lyrical content. She continued to release successful singles and collaborations, including "Megatron," "Tusa" with Karol G, and "Trollz" with 6ix9ine. In 2022, Minaj released "Queen Radio, Vol. 1," an anthology featuring the number one hit "Super Freaky Girl." The album highlighted her enduring appeal and versatility in the music industry.

Touring and Recent Controversies

As of 2024, Minaj is actively touring with her "Pink Friday 2 World Tour," performing across North America and Europe. The tour has received rave reviews for its high-energy performances and elaborate stage setups. However, her recent single "Big Foot," a diss track aimed at Megan Thee Stallion, sparked controversy and mixed reviews but set records for female rap debuts.

Personal Life

Nicki Minaj's personal life has been a subject of public interest. She dated Safaree Samuels from 2003 until their breakup in 2014. In 2019, Minaj married Kenneth Petty, a childhood friend. The couple welcomed their first child, a son, in September 2020. Minaj has often shared insights into her personal life and relationships through her music, interviews, and social media.

Awards and Accolades

Ing karir Nicki Minaj wis diwenehi akeh penghargaan lan penghargaan. Dheweke wis menang sawetara American Music Awards, BET Awards, lan MTV Music Awards. Kira-kira, Minaj wis diwenehi nominasi kanggo akeh Grammy Awards gedhe karirnya. Dheweke nyetel rekaman minangka artis wanita pisanan kanggo menang Best Female Hip-Hop Artist ing BET Awards empat kali. Singel "Super Bass" wis disertifikasi Diamond dening RIAA ing taun 2021, nggawe dheweke salah siji saka sawetara rapper wanita kanggo mbukak milis iki. Tambahan kanggo penghargaan, pengaruh Minaj ing industri musik jelas liwat kolaborasi sing akeh lan kemampuan kanggo mbukak relevan liwat sepuluh taun ing karir.</fseg>

Pemerintah lan Legasi

Minaj duwe pengaruh luwih saka musik, kanthi peran ing film-film kayata "Ice Age: Continental Drift" (2012) lan "The Other Woman" (2014). Dheweke dadi juri ing musim 12 saka "American Idol" ing taun 2013, lan kepribadian sing dinamakan lan sifat sing jelas nindakake njupuk standout ing pertunjukan. Ngandhut tantangan pribadi lan profesional, dheweke dadi kekuatan dominan ing budaya pop, terus ngembangake lan njupuk batasan.</pegfs>

Kemampuan Minaj kanggo terus-menerus reinventing dheweke lan koneksi karo audiensi sajrone panggonan minangka salah siji saka artis paling berpengaruh saka generasi sing. Pekerjaan dheweke ndadekake tanda sing ora bisa dihapus ing industri musik, nginspirasi generasi anyar seniman lan penggemar uga. Campuran rap lan pop, ditambahake karo rasa fashion lan alter egos, wis nyedhiyakake dheweke saka kontemporer. warisan sing kalebu ngluwihi ngluwihi hambatan kanggo rapper wanita lan nyedhiyakake peran wanita ing hip-hop.