Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter who is regarded as the “Queen of Rap” and one of the most influential rappers of all time, and became a judge on the twelfth season of American Idol.
Nicki Minaj Biography
| Real Name | Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty |
| Nickname | Nicki Minaj |
| Profession | Singer, songwriter, and rapper |
| Date of Birth | 8 December 1982 |
| Age | 43 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Port o f Spain, Trinidad and Tobago |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christen |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | LaGuardia High School, Manhattan |
| College | Not known |
| Education Qualification | High school |
Nicki Minaj Age
Nicki Minaj was born on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She is 42 years old as of 2025, and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Nicki Minaj Husband
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriend | Safaree Samuels (2002-2014) Meek Mill (2014-18) |
| Spouse/Husband | Kenneth Petty (m. 2019) |
| Children | One |
Nicki Minaj Family
| Father’s Name | Robert Maraj |
| Mother’s Name | Carol Maraj |
| Brother’s Name | Jelani (older) Micaiah (younger) |
| Sister’s Name | Ming |
Nicki Minaj Albums
- 2010 – Pink Friday
- 2012 – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
- 2014 – The Pinkprint
- 2018 – Queen
- 2023 – Pink Friday 2
Nicki Minaj Films
- 2012 – Ice Age: continental Drift
- 2014 – The Other Woman
- 2016 – Barbershop: The Next Cut
- 2019 – The Angry Bird Movie 2
Nicki Minaj Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 157 cm In meters – 1.57 m In feet & inches – 5’2” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 60 kg In pounds – 132 lbs |
| Eye Colour | dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body Measurements | 40-28-45 |
Nicki Minaj Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $150 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | $10-15 million |
| Salary (approx) | $1 million or above (for private events) |
| Income Source | Record sales, touring, acting, endorsement, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Nicki Minaj
- Nicki Minaj was born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, to Robert and Carol Maraj.
- Her father is a financial executive and part-time gospel singer of Dougla.
- Her mother is also a gospel singer with Afro-Trinidadian ancestry.
- She has an older brother named Jelani, a younger brother named Michaian, and a younger sister named Ming.
- Her father was an alcoholic and a crack cocaine addict, whom she described as being violent and abusive to her mother.
- She and her older brother, Jelani, grew up with their grandmother in a household with 11 cousins.
- Her mother worked numerous jobs in Saint James before obtaining her green card at the age of 24.
- She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts.
- At the age of 19, she worked as a waitress at a Red Lobster in the Bronx, but was fired for discourtesy to customers.
- She also worked as a customer service representative and office manager on Wall Street.
- In 2012, she provided the voice of Steffie in the film Ice Age: Continental Drift.
- In 2019, she married Kenneth Petty and welcomed her first child, a son, in September 2020.
- She collaborated with Britney Spears on the Song “Till the World Ends.”
- Her cousin Nicholas Telemaque was killed in the neighborhood.
- She has endorsed quite a few bands, including MAC Cosmetics, Adidas, and Pepsi.
- Nicki Minaj is the only woman who has been listed on Forbes’s Hip Hop Cash Kings list.
FAQ:
How old is Nicki Minaj?
43 years old (as of 2025)
Who is Nicki Minaj’s husband?
Since 2019, Nicki Minaj is married to Kenneth Petty.
What is Nicki Minaj’s net worth?
As of 2025, Nicki Minaj’s estimated net worth is $150 million.