133-640: Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty ( née Maraj ; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( / ˈ n ɪ k i m ɪ ˈ n ɑː ʒ / NIK -ee min- AHZH ), is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. Regarded as the " Queen of Rap " and one of the most influential rappers of all time, she is credited as a driving force in the mainstream resurgence of female rap in the early 2010s. Known for her dynamic rap flow , witty lyrics, musical versatility, and alter egos , Minaj first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut studio album, Pink Friday (2010), topped
266-458: A BMW as a 19-year-old with the money from waitressing. In the early 2000s, Minaj rapped in a New York hip hop group called Hoodstars, composed of rappers Lou$ tar and 7even Up and hype man Safaree Samuels . The son of Bowlegged Lou from Full Force , Lou$ tar recruited Minaj when he and his father heard her work. Bowlegged Lou liked Minaj's rapping, and said that back then she was already doing "the crazy voices" in her vocal performances. In 2004,
399-407: A Best Pop Duo/Group Performance nomination for "Bang Bang". In March 2015, Minaj embarked on her third world tour entitled The Pinkprint Tour and also became the first female artist to chart four songs simultaneously in the top 10 of Billboard ' s Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop airplay chart. At the 2015 BET Awards , Minaj won her sixth consecutive award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist , becoming
532-449: A 180-day contract. Originally using the stage name Nicki Maraj, she eventually changed it to Nicki Minaj after Fendi switched her last name when he met her due to her having a "nasty flow ". Minaj released her first mixtape, Playtime Is Over , on July 5, 2007. Minaj released her second mixtape, Sucka Free , on April 12, 2008, and her third, Beam Me Up Scotty , on April 18, 2009; it received favorable coverage on BET and MTV . At
665-439: A 2011 interview, Minaj said that before she met Lil Wayne, "the person that was spearheading my career was the one person who always told me, 'Don’t be too playful, don't be too kooky and weird... no one's gonna feel that, nobody wants to hear that.' So I stifled a lot of that early on, and then once that we parted ways, I was like, 'Guess what, I’m gonna just be me.'" In early February 2010, Minaj made her first two appearances on
798-671: A 2018 interview, she explained that she wrote the song after "a veteran got at me, and I hit them with 'Roman's Revenge' and then I kept on going." Pink Friday was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in December 2010, for moving a million units in the United States, with it becoming the first album by a solo female rapper to go platinum in seven years. As of March 2016, it has been certified triple-platinum. In 2022,
931-588: A 24-hour Vevo record, accumulating 19.6 million views on its first day of release, breaking the record previously held by Miley Cyrus for " Wrecking Ball ". It has over 1.1 billion views on YouTube, as of August 2024. On November 9, 2014, Minaj hosted the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards in Glasgow, Scotland. She also won the Best Hip-Hop Award for a second time. The Pinkprint was officially released on December 15, 2014, and debuted at number two in
1064-686: A collaboration with 6ix9ine called " Trollz ", which debuted at number one in the U.S. becoming her second number one single. This made her the first female rapper to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 since Lauryn Hill did so in 1998 with " Doo Wop (That Thing) ". Minaj featured on singer Ty Dolla Sign 's track " Expensive " in August 2020. She continued to appear as a featured artist on several songs in late 2020 and released " What That Speed Bout!? " with producer Mike Will Made It and rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again on November 6. She
1197-470: A dime from sugary to snarling". Evening Standard ' s Jochan Embley wrote that her lyrics "stare gender and race in the eye", and are "fierce, hilarious, bombastic and deadly serious, often all bundled together in one. If she's not taking aim at other rappers ... she's promoting body confidence or providing a commentary on social issues." Complex said that Minaj has written bars that are "as insulting as they [are] clever", and praised her versatility as
1330-498: A ghostwriter for a deal. Minaj refused, adamant that she will always write her songs. Brian George from Full Force said that Minaj was impressive in her ambition, describing her as "broke and hungry" while determined to be in control of her craft. Minaj continued to work independently and uploaded her songs on her Myspace profile, sending several of them to people in the music industry. Later, Fendi, CEO of Brooklyn label Dirty Money Entertainment, signed Minaj to his label in 2007 under
1463-572: A guideline of the National Health Service (England) explicitly forbids both during patient care activity. The Food and Agriculture Organization publishes similar advice for the food retail sector. From an occupational health standpoint, there could be hazards to nail salon workers who are exposed to the chemical fumes from artificial nails during their entire work shift. Ethyl methacrylate can be used for artificial nails and can cause contact dermatitis , asthma , and allergies in
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#17327976867731596-608: A high- gloss finish and last for two to three weeks. Gel nails are strong, although not as strong as acrylic or fiberglass nails, and tend to be more expensive. Acetone does not dissolve some types of gel nails, so they have to be removed at a salon by buffing and filing, usually with an electric nail file. Repeated buffing can lead to thinning of the nail plate until the buffed nails fully grow out. Improper application of gel nail products, including soft gel tips, polygel, gel polish, and builder gel can lead to fungal infections and allergic reactions. A new gel nail extension
1729-525: A hip hop artist, Minaj's discography comprises various styles and sounds fused with hip hop, R&B , and pop. Several of her albums have been described as genre-blending. Minaj occasionally lends herself to electronic music genres , with Pink Friday marking her exploration of the genre, spawning the electropop -laden " Super Bass ". Also combining hip hop with electronic music, Minaj's second album, Pink Friday Roman Reloaded , has several electro-rap and electro pop songs including " Roman Holiday ", " Beez in
1862-487: A liquid monomer (usually ethyl methacrylate mixed with some inhibitor ) it forms a malleable bead. This mixture begins to cure immediately, continuing until completely solid in minutes. Acrylic nails can last up to 21 days but can last longer with touch-ups. To give acrylic nails color, gel polish, nail polish, and dip powders can be applied. Use of MMA (Methyl methacrylate liquid monomers) acrylics are strongly discouraged and banned in some states as it can cause damage to
1995-683: A means of escape. She recalled that "fantasy was my reality" and her first identity was Cookie. She then moved on to Harajuku Barbie and, later, Nicki Minaj. In November 2010, Minaj assumed the alter ego Nicki Teresa, wearing a colorful headdress and calling herself "healer to her fans" during a visit to the Garden of Dreams Foundation at Fuse Studios in New York. She introduced another alter ego, Rosa (pronounced with an exaggerated R ), to commemorate her December 2010 appearance on Lopez Tonight . Birth name#Maiden and married names A birth name
2128-425: A mutual agreement, with American entertainment executive Irving Azoff serving as her new manager. In June 2019, Minaj released a standalone single titled " Megatron " along with an accompanying music video. In the U.S., the song debuted at number twenty. A month later, she provided information on her upcoming fifth studio album, appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon , stating that "there's definitely
2261-417: A nail against a firm surface can cause separation of the nail from its nail bed. This allows bacteria and fungus to potentially enter the separated area setting up an infection and bacterial burden. Many hospitals and healthcare facilities do not allow employees to have long fingernails, fake or real, due to the risk of said nails harboring microbes that could transmit diseases to patients. Infection can also be
2394-666: A new album, of course." She featured on the song " Hot Girl Summer " alongside fellow female rapper Megan Thee Stallion in August 2019, which reached number eleven in the U.S. Minaj had a voice role as Pinky in The Angry Birds Movie 2 , which was released in August 2019. In November, Minaj appeared on the Charlie's Angels: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on the song "Bad To You", along with Ariana Grande and Normani , marking her sixth collaboration with Grande. Minaj also collaborated with Colombian singer Karol G on
2527-572: A rainbow of emotion backed up by a talent for wordplay", adding that "while many rappers lean into a single style from start-to-end of a song — or even a career — Minaj is alive to the potential of her performances and challenges herself on the mic". Writing for Paper magazine, Liza Dye said that Minaj's first mixtape "established her lyrical talent and knack for creating a colorful world filled with witty rap references, vocal impressions and memorable characters." The New York Times ' Roxane Gay characterized Minaj's work by "urgent lyrics, spitting in
2660-442: A range of voices and accents", containing "wit and sly humor", and her raps ranging "from bold and aggressive, to coquettish, to wanton and sultry, with a soupçon of women’s empowerment", while her pace "is often breathless but her diction is impeccable." AllMusic described her artistry as a "unique combination of ferocity and humor, and a rap style built on razor-sharp wordplay, mercilessly blunt lyricism, and delivery that turns on
2793-591: A rapper "with varied flows, ranging from sing-song to pummeling, and lines as personal as they [are] provocative", noting that "she could go as pop as she wants, but for Minaj, it all returns to rap." Tara Colley of The Conversation described Minaj as a "pre-eminent female rapper", writing that she "consistently straddled the distinct personas of gangsta boss and sexy pop siren without truly committing to either" and her "chameleonic ability" yields debate on which version of Minaj rap fans prefer. Writing for Esquire , Terron Moore said that one of Minaj's traits as an artist
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#17327976867732926-508: A replacement, of natural nails. There are two main approaches to creating artificial nails – tips and forms : Atop these, either acrylic, hard gel, or any combination of both may be applied. Tips are available in many different designs, ranging from solid colors like gel or regular nail polish, to graphic designs such as animal prints and metallic colors. In addition to polishes, other embellishments may be used, such as rhinestones, glitter, stickers, fimo charms and striping tape, to add more to
3059-489: A result of the closure of Amp. On August 26, Minaj released her first greatest hits album titled Queen Radio: Volume 1 , comprising several hits from her previous projects and one new track, " Likkle Miss (Remix) " with Skeng. It debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200 with 32,000 units. Through the remainder of the year, Minaj appeared as a co-lead or featured artist on various collaborations: Yung Bleu 's "Love in
3192-449: A risk when nails are applied by a disreputable nail salon that does not follow sanitary practices. The use of nail polish and artificial nails make proper hand hygiene and hand washing more difficult, because they are more difficult to clean than natural nails. Therefore, in professions where hand hygiene is important, such as when handling food or providing patient care, nail polish and artificial nails are usually forbidden. For example,
3325-428: A second diss track aimed at Minaj, "Another One". Minaj responded in her single " No Frauds ", featuring Drake and Lil Wayne, in which, among other digs, she took shots at Remy Ma's prison stint for assault, called her a "fraud committin' perjury", and accused her of using a ghostwriter, referring to her husband, rapper Papoose ; Minaj also rapped "I never signed a 360, bitch you wild dumb". On her Instagram post promoting
3458-451: A successful version and started the company Patti Nails. Fred Slack used his dental equipment and chemicals to replace his natural nail, but over time the process has significantly changed. In the late 20th century, artificial nails for women became widely popular all over the world. In today's time there are even nail styling competitions. Judges of these nail competitions look for consistency from nail to nail. They also judge whether or not
3591-480: A two-minute trailer of her upcoming six-part docuseries titled "Nicki", produced by Canadian production company Bron Studios . Minaj's radio show Queen Radio was revived and broadcast on Amp, a live audio service by Amazon , over two years after its conclusion on Beats 1. The show premiered on August 11 on Amp; episodes were made available on Amazon Music after airing live. It was discontinued in October 2023, as
3724-596: A younger brother named Micaiah, and a younger sister named Ming. As a child, Minaj and Jelani grew up with their grandmother in Saint James in a household with 11 cousins. Carol was working numerous jobs in Saint James before getting her green card at the age of 24. She then moved to the Bronx in New York to attend Monroe College , leaving both Minaj and Jelani in Trinidad with their grandmother. Eventually, when Minaj
3857-671: Is among the RIAA's 50 highest-certified digital singles artists . In 2023, Billboard and Vibe ranked Minaj as the greatest female rapper of all time . Her various accolades include a Brit Award , five Billboard Music Awards , nine American Music Awards , eight MTV Video Music Awards (including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award ), 12 BET Awards , a Soul Train Music Award , and three Guinness World Records . Time named her one of
3990-464: Is both an art and a sport to her, she enjoys changing up her rap flow, and sometimes spends hours revising her work. "I love that people never know what Nicki they are going to get on a particular song. I like bringing out a different side." Minaj has made use of metaphors , punch lines , and word play . She often incorporates personas, using different accents or cadences. Marc Hogan of Spin said that through her character Roman, Minaj "tap[ped] into
4123-597: Is brushed onto a nail and the nail is then placed into dip powder, similar to what is used in the application of acrylic nails. The process is repeated multiple times, depending on how long the extension is. Dip nails tend to last about a month, two-to-three weeks longer than gel and acrylic nails. It can be worn on natural nails, nails with added tips, or can create artificial nails. Dip-powder enhancements can also be used for quick nail repairs. Dip-powder nails do not require any UV /LED light to cure: instead they are cured using an activator. The quickest way to remove dip powder
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4256-557: Is dissolving in acetone for 20 minutes. Nail wraps are formed by cutting pieces of fiberglass , linen , silk fabric , or another material to fit on the surface of the nail (or a tip attached prior), to be sealed onto the nail plate with a layer of resin or glue. They do not damage the nail and also provide strength to the nail but are not used to lengthen it – and they can also be used to fix broken nails. The treatment is, however, more expensive. Nail wraps last 5–7 days, but can last longer if worn and used correctly. Add-ons can impact
4389-410: Is distinctive for its varying cadence and speed, and use of alter egos and accents, including British cockney . Minaj said in 2010: "I want to be a balanced artist ... this is all years of me learning me and my style, and deciding to do something different that would get everyone's attention." Her background in performing arts contributed to her vocal approach and overall artistry. She said that rapping
4522-578: Is her "fearlessness", a staple of "Nicki the Lyricist, the venomous, schizophrenic man eater who out-pens her male competitors, and her trail of guest verses". Robby Seabrook III of XXL included Minaj in a list of "most unique flows from rappers over the last five years", writing that she "has solidified her spot as a leader of the pack for her animated flows, inspiring many other women in hip-hop to play with their vocals. She goes from campy to bellicose, excited to eccentric, oftentimes all on one song." As
4655-620: Is part of a general corporate agenda to prop up newer artists over veterans. She added that she would have no problem with it being moved from rap to pop if they were "all being treated fairly". " Red Ruby da Sleeze " was released as the album's second single in March 2023, followed by the third single " Last Time I Saw You " in September 2023. "Everybody" and "FTCU" became subsequent singles in January 2024; "Red Ruby da Sleeze" and "FTCU" reached
4788-508: Is the name given to a person upon birth. The term may be applied to the surname , the given name , or the entire name. Where births are required to be officially registered, the entire name entered onto a birth certificate or birth register may by that fact alone become the person's legal name . The assumption in the Western world is often that the name from birth (or perhaps from baptism or brit milah ) will persist to adulthood in
4921-461: Is the masculine form. The term née , having feminine grammatical gender , can be used to denote a woman's surname at birth that has been replaced or changed. In most English-speaking cultures, it is specifically applied to a woman's maiden name after her surname has changed due to marriage. The term né can be used to denote a man's surname at birth that has subsequently been replaced or changed. The diacritic mark (the acute accent ) over
5054-411: Is to drill, clip off or buff out layers of the powder so that, when they are soaked in acetone, they simply slide off. Historically, artificial nails were common symbols of status all across the world: "The earliest experiments and resultant artificial nails used a monomer and polymer mix applied to the nail and extended over a supporting form. This structure hardened and, when the support was removed,
5187-588: The Barbie film soundtrack . The song samples Aqua's 1997 single, " Barbie Girl ". It reached number seven on the Hot 100 and extended Minaj's record as the female rapper with the most US top-tens (23). Minaj made guest appearances on Young Thug 's "Money" with the late Juice Wrld , and Lil Uzi Vert 's " Endless Fashion ", which charted in the top 20. In October, she released "For All the Barbz", her freestyle of Drake's " All
5320-627: The 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, and she was honored with the Billboard Women in Music Game Changer Award in 2019. Her outspoken views, personal life and fanbase have received significant media attention. Minaj founded the Heavy On It Records label imprint in 2023. Outside of music, her other endeavors include a fragrance line, a press on nails line, a Loci sneakers collection, and
5453-544: The 2023 ceremony . At the former ceremony, she received the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award and performed a medley of her hits as the recipient. On March 5, 2023, Minaj appeared as a surprise performer during Lil Wayne 's set at the Rolling Loud California festival. In April, she teamed up with Ice Spice on the remix to the latter's song " Princess Diana "—the first-ever release on Minaj's record label imprint, Heavy On It. Peaking at number four on
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5586-733: The 66th Annual Grammy Awards . She led the nominations among women for the BET Awards 2024 , with six, and won Best Female Hip Hop Artist —her seventh win in the category, and first since 2016. At the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards , Pink Friday 2 became the first album by a solo woman to win Album of the Year . Minaj was set to release a deluxe version of the album, titled Gag City Reloaded , but announced in September 2024 that she had scrapped it in favor of making her sixth studio album, Pink Friday 3 . In November, however, she announced that she will release
5719-668: The American Catholic League and its president criticizing her performance. Minaj began her headlining Pink Friday Tour on May 16, 2012, which was followed by the Pink Friday: Reloaded Tour beginning October 14, 2012. Although she was scheduled to headline the June 3 Hot 97 Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey , at the request of Lil Wayne she canceled her appearance the day of
5852-413: The Billboard 200 chart at the time, with fourteen consecutive weeks in the region. Upon release, the album received generally positive reviews from critics. The song " Roman's Revenge ", featuring Eminem , was interpreted as a response to rapper Lil' Kim 's comments against Minaj, including her accusing Minaj of copying her image and that she had recorded a song called "Everywhere We Go" with Minaj but it
5985-704: The Billboard Hot 100 chart. She later attended the year-end Billboard Women in Music event, receiving the Game Changer Award for the accomplishment. In September, Minaj co-headlined the annual Made in America Festival and suffered another wardrobe malfunction when the front of her outfit fell open. In November, she was invited to the DWP music festival in China but did not perform due to problems with
6118-616: The MTV Europe Music Awards 2021 , becoming the sixth time she has won this award. After a social media hiatus, Minaj released a song collaboration with rapper Lil Baby titled " Do We Have a Problem? " on February 4, 2022. It debuted at number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking Minaj's 20th top-ten. On the Billboard Global 200 , it debuted at number seven, earning Minaj her first top-ten on
6251-616: The MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video for " Super Bass ", marking her first VMA win. " Starships " was released in February 2012 as the lead single from Minaj's forthcoming second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded . The song reached number five on the US Billboard Hot 100, was the fifth best-selling single of 2012, and was certified diamond by the RIAA in November 2024, for moving over ten million units in
6384-495: The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). At Jay-Z 's suggestion, Robin Thicke featured Minaj on his single " Shakin' It 4 Daddy ". Allison Stewart of The Washington Post stated that, during that time, she "became the go-to girl for artists who wanted to add some skank to their tracks without sullying themselves in the process". Minaj became the first female solo artist to have seven singles simultaneously charting in
6517-456: The e is considered significant to its spelling, and ultimately its meaning, but is sometimes omitted. According to Oxford University 's Dictionary of Modern English Usage , the terms are typically placed after the current surname (e.g., " Margaret Thatcher , née Roberts" or " Bill Clinton , né Blythe"). Since they are terms adopted into English (from French), they do not have to be italicized , but they often are. In Polish tradition ,
6650-457: The "final deluxe installment", Pink Friday 2 – The Hiatus , on December 13, 2024. When I started rapping, people were trying to make me like the typical New York rapper , but I'm not that. No disrespect to New York rappers, but I don't want people to hear me and know exactly where I'm from. — Minaj on her rapping style in a Billboard interview Minaj is known for her animated rap flow , witty lyrics, and musical versatility. Her rapping
6783-474: The 1920s, short well-manicured round nails were a symbol of wealth. Revlon made their first appearance in 1932 with only one single product, long lasting formula nail enamel. In 1954, Dr. Fred Slack Jr., a dentist, cut his thumb nail at work, and created an artificial nail using dental acrylic resin and aluminum foil as a realistic-looking temporary replacement. After experiments with different materials to perfect his invention, he and his brother, Tom, patented
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#17327976867736916-560: The Hot 100, the remix became the first collaboration between two women to top the Hot Rap Songs chart and made Minaj the woman with the most number-ones on the chart (10). In April and May, she also featured on YoungBoy Never Broke Again's " WTF ", German singer Kim Petras's " Alone ", and " Pound Town 2 ", the remix to rapper Sexyy Red and Tay Keith 's single, "Pound Town". In June, Minaj and Ice Spice released their second collaboration, " Barbie World " with europop band Aqua , from
7049-509: The Hot 100. It was eventually certified 12-times platinum in the US, for selling 12 million units; it became the highest-certified song by a female rapper in RIAA history. "Super Bass" was the highest-charting solo single by a female rapper, at the time, since Missy Elliott 's " Work It " in 2002. In 2017, Billboard ranked it as the second-biggest US Hot 100 hit by a female rapper of all time (behind Iggy Azalea 's "Fancy"); and in 2024, ranked it as
7182-720: The Parties " (featuring Chief Keef ), exclusively via her YouTube channel. With the 2023 MTV Europe Music Awards , she became the first black artist and female rapper to win Best US Act in the award show's history. In December, Minaj performed on the Atlanta and Miami dates of iHeartRadio 's Jingle Ball Tour 2023. She conducted a New Year's Eve concert at the E11Even nightclub in Miami. Minaj's fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2
7315-689: The Rap Songs chart. The rapper was then featured on Christina Aguilera 's song " Woohoo ", which reached number 46 on the Canadian Hot 100 and number 79 on Billboard Hot 100. In September, Minaj released " Check It Out " with will.i.am and " Right Thru Me " as follow-up singles. In October, Minaj was featured on Kanye West 's " Monster ", a posse cut with Jay-Z and Rick Ross featuring vocals from Justin Vernon of Bon Iver . Her verse received widespread acclaim with many critics regarding it as
7448-656: The Rapper , among others. Queen received multiple delays before finally being released on August 10, 2018. It debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 with 185,000 album-equivalent units , of which 78,000 came from pure album sales. It also debuted at number five in the UK and at number four in Australia, marking Minaj's highest debut in the latter country. Minaj later expressed frustration and criticized several people including Travis Scott , whose album Astroworld claimed
7581-456: The Trap ", and " Starships ". Zoe Johnson of XXL , stated in 2021 that in recent years Minaj's "beat selection has moved to refined production full of grit and hip-hop flare". Her fifth album Pink Friday 2 incorporates drill , pop, dancehall , afrobeats , R&B, Jersey club , and trap . With her parents frequently fighting during her childhood, Minaj lived through characters she created as
7714-500: The U.S. Billboard 200 , which gave it the highest debut for a female rap mixtape in the U.S. A song from the reissue, titled " Seeing Green " featuring fellow Young Money rappers Drake and Lil Wayne reached number twelve in the U.S. In July, Minaj collaborated with fellow rapper Bia on the remix of her song Whole Lotta Money . In September, Minaj collaborated with English singer-songwriter Elton John 's fifth collaboration album The Lockdown Sessions (2021). She appeared on
7847-424: The U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with her features on " Knockout " and " Up Out My Face " by Lil Wayne and Mariah Carey respectively. Minaj also appeared on " BedRock " and " Roger That " on the compilation album , We Are Young Money (2009). The singles peaked at numbers two and 56, respectively, in the U.S. Their parent album reached number nine on the U.S. Billboard 200 , and was certified platinum by
7980-466: The U.S. Billboard Hot 100 , becoming both Minaj and Doja Cat's first single to reach number one in the U.S. It became the first all-female collaboration that had reached number one in the U.S. since " Fancy " by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea featuring English singer Charli XCX did it in 2014. It marked the first time that a song by two female rappers reached the top, for which Guinness World Records later gave them an award. A month later, she released
8113-401: The U.S. On March 29, 2010, Minaj released " Massive Attack " featuring Sean Garrett . Intended as the lead single from her forthcoming debut album, Pink Friday , the song was dropped from the album due to poor commercial performance. The next single, " Your Love ", later became the album's lead single. Released in June, it peaked at number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number one on
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#17327976867738246-409: The U.S., with first week sales of 244,000 equivalent units (198,000 in pure album sales and 46,000 combined album-equivalent units and streams ). Upon release, critics praised the production and personal lyrics. At the 58th Grammy Awards , Minaj received three more Grammy Award nominations, including a second Best Rap Album nomination for The Pinkprint , a Best Rap Song nomination for "Anaconda" and
8379-575: The UK and number sixteen in Ireland. In October 2021, Minaj appeared as a surprise host for the season six reunion of the reality television show The Real Housewives of Potomac . In November 2021, her 2011 Pink Friday single "Super Bass" received a Diamond certification by the RIAA , making her the second solo female rapper to receive a diamond certification. Minaj won the Best Hip Hop award in
8512-555: The US Billboard 200 , achieved the largest female rap album sales week of the 21st century, and spawned the RIAA diamond -certified top-five single " Super Bass ". Minaj explored dance-pop on her second US number-one album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012); it produced the internationally successful single " Starships ", which is certified diamond. She returned to her hip hop roots with her third and fourth albums, The Pinkprint (2014) and Queen (2018), which yielded
8645-428: The US and broke several female rap sales and streaming records. The accompanying concert tour became the highest-grossing tour for a female rapper. Minaj is one of the world's best-selling music artists , and the best-selling female rapper , with over 100 million records sold. She has three diamond-certified songs by the RIAA and in 2024 became the first female rapper with multiple diamond-certified solo songs. She
8778-454: The US respectively. She performed "Chun-Li" on Saturday Night Live and the 2018 BET Awards . While "Chun Li" appears on the tracklist of the album, "Barbie Tingz" is only included on the Target version of the album. On the red carpet of the 2018 Met Gala , she announced the title of the album and the original release date. " Rich Sex " featuring Lil Wayne was released on June 11, 2018, as
8911-497: The US. Her crossover into pop music was criticized by some, despite her commercial success. Follow-up singles " Beez in the Trap " featuring 2 Chainz and " Right by My Side " featuring Chris Brown were released shortly after. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded was eventually released on April 2, 2012, two months later than initially planned. It was preceded by the promotional singles " Roman in Moscow " and " Stupid Hoe ". The latter song
9044-464: The Way", a remix of "Likkle Miss" called "The Fine Nine Remix" featuring eight female rappers, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again 's "I Admit". The following month, Minaj collaborated with Lebanese singer Myriam Fares and Colombian singer Maluma on " Tukoh Taka " which was the official 2022 FIFA Fan Festival anthem. Minaj emceed the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards with LL Cool J and Jack Harlow , and hosted
9177-537: The album was included in Rolling Stone ' s list of "200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time" at number 31; the magazine stated that Pink Friday "proved you could own the charts without dialing back your confrontational individuality, and it set the table for a generation of artists." In 2024, Vibe named it as one of the "50 Greatest Black Albums of the Modern Era". " Moment 4 Life " featuring Drake
9310-479: The appearance of real fingernails as closely as possible, while others may deliberately stray in favor of an artistic look. Artificial nails require regular upkeep: it is recommended that they are attended to, on average, every two weeks; however they may last over one month. Nonetheless, their versatility in terms of shape, size, design and comparatively high durability are some advantages they hold over other types of manicures. Artificial nails are an extension, not
9443-403: The artificial nail's design. Artificial nails can be shaped, cut, and filed into a variety of shapes, including square, squared oval/"squoval", rounded, almond, ballerina/coffin, mountain peak, lipstick, and stiletto. Acrylic nails are made out of acrylic glass (such as, PMMA). The conventional technology employs polymer beads synthesized from ethyl methacrylate (poly-EMA). When it is mixed with
9576-541: The best verse on that song. Complex rated Minaj's "Monster" verse as the number-one best rap verse in the past five years, while Sean Fennessey of The Village Voice stated that "Monster" was "the track that announced Minaj's "brilliance" to most people." Shortly after, she performed "Monster" with West and Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium , becoming the first ever female rapper to perform there. In November 2010, Minaj received her first Grammy Award nomination for her guest verse on Ludacris ' song " My Chick Bad ". Pink Friday
9709-559: The biggest Hot 100 hit of Minaj's career. Its music video has over 1 billion views on YouTube, as of October 2024. Minaj was one of the opening acts on Britney Spears ' 2011 Femme Fatale Tour . She and Kesha appeared on the remix of Spears' " Till the World Ends ", which peaked at number three in the U.S. On August 7, 2011, Minaj experienced a wardrobe malfunction during a live performance on Good Morning America when she revealed her left nipple. Both ABC and Minaj apologized for
9842-573: The biggest solo female rap debut on Spotify and YouTube in 2024. It debuted at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also extended Minaj's record as the female rapper with the most, and woman with the second-most, top-tens (46) on the Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, behind Aretha Franklin (52). In support of Pink Friday 2 , Minaj embarked on its namesake world tour , her most extensive tour yet, from March to October 2024. The tour included her headlining slots at ten festivals. It became
9975-456: The certification. Its music video has over 2 billion views on YouTube, as of July 2024. " Anaconda " was released in August as the second single from the album, peaking at number two, which became her highest-charting single in the US at the time. Its ascent from number 39 to number two in its third week marked the second-biggest jump within the chart's top 40 region, at the time. The music video for "Anaconda" went viral upon release online; it set
10108-476: The chart. Another Lil Baby collaboration titled " Bussin " was released a week later, on February 11. In an Apple Music interview with DJ Zane Lowe , Minaj said her forthcoming fifth studio album was "coming very soon". She described it as "fun, gutta, and back to the basics". In March, Minaj and fellow rapper Coi Leray 's collaboration " Blick Blick " was released—from the former's debut studio album, Trendsetter (2022). Later that month, Minaj surprise-released
10241-455: The company hosting the event. The next year in April 2019, Minaj made a surprise guest appearance at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival during Ariana Grande 's set where they performed their collaborations " Side to Side " and " Bang Bang ". However, she experienced technical difficulties with her earpiece. Later that month, Minaj parted ways with her longtime management team after
10374-413: The durability of the nail wraps. To take nail wraps off correctly, the wrap should be soaked in acetone for long enough to soften the adhesive. Nail tips are made of a strong bendable material called acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS). Nail tips are attached to the natural nail to extend its length and provides room for more nail designs. They can come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors, but
10507-664: The end of the season. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded was the best-selling rap album released in 2012 in the US. It was also the 25th-best-selling album globally in 2012, with over 1.4 million copies sold worldwide, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). In 2013, Minaj became the most-charted female rapper on the Billboard Hot 100 at the time, with 44 entries, and tied Carey as seventh among female artists. Minaj's first live-action theatrical film The Other Woman
10640-401: The eyes and nose. Nail salon workers also face exposure to other chemicals used, such as toluene , dibutyl phthalate , and formaldehyde . The products used to make acrylic nails may also be flammable. Exposure to methyl methacrylate (the precursor to acrylic glass ) can cause drowsiness, light-headedness, and trembling of the hands, and so it has been banned for use in cosmetology in
10773-402: The female rapper with most wins in that category. In August 2015, Madame Tussauds unveiled a wax figure of Minaj, which depicted a pose from the "Anaconda" music video. The attraction received criticism from some, including Angharad Welsh of The Independent , who called it "a sexist, racist mistake". Despite this, Minaj voiced her approval of the wax figure on social media. In May 2015, it
10906-492: The female rapper with the most US number-one albums (3) in chart history, earning the highest first-week vinyl sales for a female rap album in history, and breaking the record for the most global single-day streams for a female hip hop album on Spotify. Fourteen tracks from the album appeared on the Billboard Hot 100, two of which charted in the top 40—" Everybody " featuring Lil Uzi Vert and " Needle " featuring Drake. Two deluxe versions of Pink Friday 2 were released. The album
11039-534: The final singles from the album. Minaj along with fellow rapper M.I.A. joined Madonna to perform the single, " Give Me All Your Luvin " during the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show on February 6, 2012. Minaj was the first solo female rapper to perform at the Grammy Awards , performing " Roman Holiday " during the 2012 ceremony on February 12. Her exorcism -themed performance was controversial, with
11172-609: The fire-breathing, giddily nihilistic spirit that drew so many rap heads to her mixtapes ... as well as her guest appearances on others' tracks. Jon Caramanica of The New York Times called Minaj a "nimble, evocative rapper" and "intricate lyricist" with a "gift for comic accents and unexpected turns of phrase. She's a walking exaggeration, outsize in sound, personality and look. And she's a rapid evolver, discarding old modes as easily as adopting new ones." PopMatters ' Nick Soulsby called her lyrics and delivery "a firework display of sharp metaphors, humorous comebacks and putdowns,
11305-413: The first promotional single from Queen . The second single, " Bed ", featuring Ariana Grande was released on June 14, 2018, alongside the album pre-order, reaching number 42 on the Hot 100. Additionally, Minaj appeared as a featured artist on the song " Fefe " along with Murda Beatz and Tekashi 6ix9ine . It debuted at number four in the US, marking Minaj's highest debut on the chart at the time, besting
11438-415: The group recorded the entrance song for WWE Diva Victoria , "Don't Mess With", which was featured on the compilation album ThemeAddict: WWE The Music, Vol.6 . Full Force tried to get Hoodstars a record deal but were unsuccessful. They then worked with Minaj as a solo artist, meeting with some record companies, including Warner Brothers, who expressed interest in signing Minaj out of the group but required
11571-401: The highest-grossing tour by a female rapper in history and the fourth-highest-grossing tour by a rapper or hip hop artist, with over $ 108 million in revenue, based on the first 70 shows. It was nominated for Hip-Hop Tour of the Year at the upcoming 2025 Pollstar Awards . Minaj was nominated for Best Rap Song and Best Song Written for Visual Media , along with Ice Spice, for "Barbie World" at
11704-461: The hit singles " Anaconda " and " Chun-Li ". Minaj achieved her first two Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles in 2020 as a featured artist on Doja Cat 's " Say So " and 6ix9ine 's " Trollz "; the former was the first female rap collaboration to top the chart. Two years later, she garnered her first solo US number-one song with " Super Freaky Girl ", the lead single from her fifth studio album, Pink Friday 2 (2023), which debuted at number one in
11837-482: The incident, with Minaj denying it was a publicity stunt. Minaj continued to perform at high-profile events throughout 2011 with Donatella Versace inviting her to perform with Prince for the introduction of a Versace collection for H&M . She also performed "Super Bass" at the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show . In December 2011, Minaj was nominated for three Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album for Pink Friday . Also that year, she won
11970-465: The latter of which reached the top ten in several countries, including a peak of number six in the UK. Rapper Remy Ma released the diss track " Shether ", which, among other claims and insults, alleged that Minaj used a ghostwriter and was in a 360-record deal . The track's release followed interviews where Remy Ma had praised Minaj, rapped over a couple of Minaj's songs, and released tracks that media interpreted as digs at Minaj. Remy Ma also released
12103-517: The lead single from The Pinkprint in May 2014. In July, she appeared on the song " Bang Bang " with singers Jessie J and Ariana Grande , which peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and marked Minaj's first number-one on the UK singles chart . "Bang Bang" was certified diamond by the RIAA in May 2024, for recognized sales of 10 million units; it became the first all-female collaboration to achieve
12236-509: The length and strength of natural nails that they desire or simply desire a new fashion look. This problem can be solved by using certain nail techniques such as nail tipping, sculptured nails, nail wrapping, or acrylic overlays. With improper removal, acrylic nails often damage natural nails. An experienced nail technician should assist with this to ensure nail health. If fitted properly, artificial nails are usually not problematic. However, long term use and poorly fitted nails can seriously damage
12369-444: The lyrics "sweetie, you goin' on your 14th minute of fame" and "you a Lil' Kim wannabe". Lil' Kim sold the mixtape on PayPal . Minaj's track "Tragedy" was released online, featuring the lyrics "Pink Friday, Eminem, 8 Mile/ It must hurt to sell your album on PayPal." " Super Bass " was released as Pink Friday ' s fifth single in April 2011. It became a sleeper hit and commercially successful, ultimately peaking at number three on
12502-422: The majority of US states. Use of methyl methacrylate can cause skin reactions and damages to the natural nails, sometimes even permanently. Some signs that a nail salon is still using MMA might be prices that are significantly lower than most other nail salons. There will be an unusually strong and fruity odor. Also, the manicurist will often be wearing a mask to keep from breathing in the harmful chemical. Removal
12635-538: The millions of dollars that I've paid in taxes to this country that I would have been given an honorary citizenship many, many [years] ago." Minaj recalled, "I don't think I had a lot of discipline in my household. My mom motivated me, but it wasn't a strict household. I kind of wanted a strict household." Minaj successfully auditioned for admission to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts , which focuses on visual and performing arts. After graduation, Minaj wanted to become an actress, and she
12768-406: The most popular ones are usually clear or white. They only last for 7–10 days. Some nail tips can also be made out of soft gel, for stronger applications when tips are the sole extension, with no other product on top. Gel-X is an example of a soft gel nail tip system. Soft gel tips are always clear to ensure the gel glue can be fully cured under UV light. With the dip powder method, a clear liquid
12901-421: The nail bed and hamper natural nail growth. Natural nails may become thin and weaken with frequent touch-ups. The most common problem associated with artificial nails is a fungal infection that may develop between the false and natural nails. When artificial nails are applied to the natural nail surface, minor types of trauma to the artificial nails which can happen from something as harmless as scraping or bumping
13034-448: The nails complement the model's hands. If the nails are beautiful, but too long for the model's hands, the judge will count off points. The competitors will be judged on how neat their work space is and how organized they are. Acrylic nails help conceal or fix broken, damaged, short, or otherwise considered "undesirable" nail appearance. They also help prevent nail biting, breakage, and splits. They are used when people are not able to grow
13167-444: The natural nail, asthma; irritated eyes, skin, nose, and mouth; difficulty concentrating; loss of smell and kidney issues. A suitable alternative is EMA (Ethyl Methacrylate Liquid Monomers) in salon use. Gel nails can be utilised in order to create artificial nail extensions, but can also be used like nail polish . They are hardened using ultraviolet light . They last longer than regular nail polish and chip less often. They can have
13300-405: The normal course of affairs—either throughout life or until marriage. Some reasons for changes of a person's name include middle names , diminutive forms, changes relating to parental status (due to one's parents' divorce or adoption by different parents), and gender transition . The French and English-adopted née is the feminine past participle of naître , which means "to be born". Né
13433-400: The pop categories instead of rap for the 65th Annual Grammy Awards . Naming other examples of category mismatches, she said that if the song was not considered fitting for the rap category, Latto 's " Big Energy ", which has the same producer, would also not be suitable for the category. Minaj argued that her song was moved to pop to have less competition in the rap categories, alleging that it
13566-533: The radio show Queen Radio (2018–2023); She also played roles in the animated films Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) and The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019), and the comedy films The Other Woman (2014) and Barbershop: The Next Cut (2016). On television, she served as a judge on the twelfth season of American Idol (2013). Onika Tanya Maraj was born on December 8, 1982, in the Saint James district of Port of Spain , Trinidad and Tobago. Her father
13699-440: The show after Peter Rosenberg of the station dismissed her single "Starships" as "not real hip-hop". The following month, she voiced Steffie in the animated film Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012). Minaj won awards for Best Female Video (for "Starships") at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards and Best Hip-Hop at the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards . An expanded version of Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded , subtitled The Re-Up ,
13832-446: The sixth place start of "Bang Bang" in 2014. It later peaked at number three and was added to Queen in the middle of its first tracking week. The day before the album's release, Minaj launched her own Beats 1 (now branded as Apple Music 1) radio show, Queen Radio . It became the most-listened radio show on Apple Music in 2019, and ran for 17 episodes till February 2020. Guests on the show included Ariana Grande, 50 Cent , and Chance
13965-533: The song " Tusa ", which was released to streaming platforms on November 7. The song reached forty-two in the U.S. and reached the top of many other charts including the " Hot Latin Songs " chart, which made it the first song with two lead female artists to debut in such position. "Tusa" later became the longest-running number one single in Argentina, spending five months on the top of the chart. In January 2020, Minaj
14098-410: The song "Always Love You" with John and rapper Young Thug . Later that month, she split with her previous manager Irving Azoff and is now being managed by Wassim Slaiby , also known by his management company SALXCO, who is best known for managing The Weeknd and Doja Cat . English singer Jesy Nelson released her solo debut, called " Boyz ", which Minaj features on. The song peaked at number four in
14231-462: The song, Minaj wrote: "Great diss records can’t be lies. Great diss records are FACTS ... Been writing my own raps since I was 11.". "No Frauds" was one of three songs Minaj released simultaneously, along with " Changed It " and " Regret in Your Tears ". On March 20, 2017, with the three songs she released, Minaj broke the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries for a female artist, which at
14364-605: The standalone single " We Go Up " featuring rapper Fivio Foreign . ln April, she appeared on English television host James Corden 's Carpool Karaoke segment, kickstarting the return of its broadcast on The Late Late Show with James Corden after a two-year hiatus. In July, Minaj headlined the 2022 editions of Essence Music Festival in New Orleans and the Wireless Festival in London. On July 28, she released
14497-471: The term z domu (literally meaning "of the house", de domo in Latin ) may be used, with rare exceptions, meaning the same as née . Press on nails Artificial nails , also known as fake nails , false nails , acrylic nails , press ons , nail extensions or nail enhancements , are extensions placed over fingernails as fashion accessories . Many artificial nail designs attempt to mimic
14630-501: The time was previously held by Aretha Franklin . That month, Minaj also signed with the major modeling agency, Wilhelmina Models . In May 2017, Minaj opened the 2017 Billboard Music Awards with a medley performance that was described by Elias Leight of Rolling Stone as "flamboyantly produced" and "dexterous". Throughout the remainder of 2017, Minaj performed guest verses on several singles, including Migos ' " MotorSport " and Yo Gotti 's " Rake It Up ", both of which peaked inside
14763-436: The time, she was managed by Debra Antney. One of its tracks, " I Get Crazy ", reached number 20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart and number 37 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. After Minaj was discovered by fellow rapper Lil Wayne , she signed a recording contract with his Young Money Entertainment . That November, she appeared with Gucci Mane and Trina on the remix of " 5 Star Bitch " by Yo Gotti . In
14896-437: The time. She also featured on the song " Woman Like Me " by British girl group Little Mix , which was released on October 12, 2018. A music video was shortly released after, with Minaj and Little Mix later performing the song together at the 2018 MTV Europe Music Awards . She was also featured on "Dip" by American rapper Tyga which reached number sixty-three in the U.S. making her the first female artist to have 100 entries on
15029-458: The top 15 on the Hot 100. On January 26 2024, Megan Thee Stallion released the song " Hiss ", which was believed to include jabs at Minaj and her husband. Soon after, Minaj did an Instagram live where she previewed a rap she made on the live, titled " Big Foot ", which was released on January 28. The song broke first-day records for the highest solo female rap debut in Apple Music history, and
15162-422: The top spot for a second week in a row, blocking Queen from the top spot. Minaj alleged that Travis Scott sold shirts, merchandise, and ticket passes for an unnannounced tour to boost his album sales. This controversy and Queen 's roll-out was documented by several news outlets and commentators. Queen received generally positive reviews, with some critics deriding the album's length and direction. The album
15295-481: The top ten in the U.S. at numbers six and eight, respectively. She also featured on Katy Perry 's " Swish Swish ", which was certified platinum in the U.S. and Canada. She briefly dated rapper Nas in 2017 before they broke up in January 2018. After a social media hiatus, Minaj released two singles from her fourth studio album Queen . She released " Chun-Li " and " Barbie Tingz " simultaneously on April 12, 2018, with both reaching number ten and number twenty-five in
15428-522: Was Robert Maraj (1956–2021), a financial executive and part-time gospel singer of Dougla (Afro-Trinidadian mother and Indo-Trinidadian father) descent. Her mother, Carol, is also a gospel singer with Afro-Trinidadian ancestry. Carol worked in payroll and accounting departments during Minaj's youth. Minaj's father was an alcoholic and crack cocaine addict whom Minaj described to be "violent" and abusive to her mother. He committed arson onto their house in December 1987. She has an older brother named Jelani,
15561-694: Was announced that Minaj would executive produce and appear in a scripted single-camera comedy series for ABC Family (now Freeform ) based on her life growing up in Queens , New York City. The show was titled Nicki and the pilot episode was filmed in Minaj's hometown in January 2016. In October 2016, Minaj stated the filming was postponed for undisclosed reasons. In January 2017, she announced that she had ended her relationship with Meek Mill. In February 2017, Minaj featured on Gucci Mane 's song "Make Love" and Jason Derulo 's single " Swalla " alongside Ty Dolla Sign ,
15694-545: Was announced that Minaj would feature in the third installment of the Barbershop film series, alongside Ice Cube , Cedric the Entertainer , Eve , and other original cast members. Titled Barbershop: The Next Cut , the film was released on April 15, 2016. For Minaj's performance as a "sassy" hairdresser named Draya, she was nominated for a Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress: Comedy . In September 2015, it
15827-473: Was cast in the Off-Broadway play In Case You Forget in 2001. At the age of 19, as she struggled with her acting career, she worked as a waitress at a Red Lobster in the Bronx, but was fired for discourtesy to customers. She said she was fired from "at least 15 jobs" for similar reasons. Other jobs included customer service representative and office management on Wall Street . Minaj recalls buying
15960-426: Was certified Platinum by the RIAA in January 2019, for moving over 1 million equivalent units. Minaj performed at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards where she also won her fourth MTV Video Music Award for the "Chun-Li" music video. The same month, she featured on the remix of " Idol " by South Korean boy band BTS . It debuted and peaked at number eleven in the U.S. which was the group's second highest-charting song at
16093-487: Was certified platinum by the RIAA in March 2024. The album's lead single, " Super Freaky Girl ", which samples Rick James 's 1981 song, " Super Freak ", was released in August 2023. Debuting atop the Billboard Hot 100, it marked Minaj's third US number-one, her first solo chart-topper, and the first solo song by a female rapper to debut at number one in the US in the 21st century. Minaj spoke on Instagram Live about her frustration with "Super Freaky Girl" being considered in
16226-423: Was created circa 2017 that is commonly referred to as Gel-X, or soft gel tips. It is a soft gel nail tip that is precut in differing styles and lengths which covers the whole nail bed up to the end of the nail. Gel-X are plied by first applying a PH bonder (dehydrator) followed by an acid-free gel primer. Finally, it is glued on using a gel adhesive that is cured using a UV light. The removal process of gel-X nails
16359-468: Was featured on " Nice to Meet Ya " by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor . In February, she released a standalone song called " Yikes " as a promotional single. By the end of that month, Minaj appeared as a guest judge on the twelfth season 's premiere of the reality television show RuPaul's Drag Race . In May, fellow rapper Doja Cat announced a collaboration with Minaj on two remixes of her song " Say So ". The remix later debuted at number one on
16492-402: Was filmed in spring 2013 and premiered on April 25, 2014. As she was working on her third studio album The Pinkprint , she described the album as "a continuation of The Re-Up with a lot more" and said it would focus on her "hip hop roots". During an MTV interview, she additionally said that it would be "next level" and that she has "much to talk about". " Pills n Potions " was released as
16625-477: Was five, Carol got her first house, on 147th Street in South Jamaica, Queens and brought both Minaj and Jelani to live with her and their father. Minaj said she came to the United States as an illegal immigrant, although by the time she moved to the United States her mother and subsequently her father had lawful permanent residency. She revealed in 2024 that she is not a US citizen: "you would think that with
16758-412: Was pulled from iTunes by Cash Money because it did not perform well. At the time, Minaj said that "Roman's Revenge" was not about a specific person, but about "everyone who has been in interviews talking", adding, "I’ve been quiet for such a long time and I’ve been the nice guy. I’ve been the person that gave everyone their props ... you can’t be a rapper and not speak on things being said about you". In
16891-458: Was released as the fourth single from Pink Friday , on December 7, 2010. It reached number 13 on the Hot 100. Minaj performed "Right Thru Me" and "Moment 4 Life" as the musical guest on the January 29, 2011, episode of Saturday Night Live . In February 2011, Lil' Kim released the mixtape Black Friday referencing Minaj, including artwork that showed Lil' Kim decapitating Minaj with a sword and
17024-458: Was released on December 8, 2023, her birthday, after multiple date delays. The sequel to her debut album Pink Friday , it is primarily a hip hop , R&B and pop rap record featuring several collaborations, and received generally favorable reviews from critics. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200, with 228,000 album-equivalent units, marking Minaj's first album since 2012 to do so. The album broke multiple records, including making Minaj
17157-410: Was released on November 19, 2010, debuting at number two and later reaching number one on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 375,000 copies. It had the largest sales week for a female rap album in the 21st century and second-highest sales week overall after Lauryn Hill 's The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998). The album also became the female rap album with the most weeks in the top ten on
17290-411: Was released on November 19, 2012, with seven new songs. That month, she was the subject of a three-part E! documentary titled Nicki Minaj: My Truth . In September, Minaj joined the judges' panel for the twelfth season of American Idol with Mariah Carey , Keith Urban , and Randy Jackson . Throughout the show there were disagreements between Carey and Minaj, with both of them leaving the series at
17423-527: Was the most-streamed female rapper of the year on Spotify . On the 10th anniversary of her debut album Pink Friday (2010), Minaj announced a six-part docuseries about her, produced by Bron Studios and was originally said to premiere on HBO Max . In 2022, the streaming platform confirmed it dropped the still-unreleased project. In May 2021, Minaj released a reissue of her mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty (2009), including new songs previously unavailable on streaming services. The reissue debuted at number two on
17556-642: Was then shaped to look like a natural extension of the nail plate. These dental materials were chemicals that came under the 'family' name of acrylics: thus the acrylic artificial nail was created. All materials subsequently used also belong to the acrylic family, but the term 'acrylic nails' has stuck to the method of using a liquid monomer and powder polymer." In 1878, Mary E. Cobb opened the first manicure salon in Manhattan. This came after studying nail care in France and marrying podiatrist , J. Parker Pray. During
17689-502: Was viewed by critics as a diss aimed at Lil' Kim, following her previous attacks on Minaj. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 253,000 copies, and was certified four-times platinum by the RIAA in November 2024, becoming Minaj's highest-certified album yet. However, the mix of hip-hop songs and mainstream pop material received mixed reviews. " Pound the Alarm " and " Va Va Voom " were later released as
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