Nicki Minaj

 Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (nee Maraj; born December 8, 1982) popularly referred to as Nicki Minaj (/mI'na:Z/ min-AHZH), is a Trinidadian-born[a] rapper, singer, and songwriter based in the United States. She is often regarded as one of the most influential female rappers of her time as well as one of the most powerful hip-hop artists ever. Minaj was first recognized after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her musical range, her animated flow and the use of alter egos, accents, and musical variety are what make Minaj stand out. Her debut album Pink Friday (2010) was the U.S.'s number. number one album. Billboard 200 chart. The fifth single, "Super Bass", was ranked number three in the U.S. The RIAA declared it a diamond on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The album that followed, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012) was a dance-pop album that explored the dance genre. The lead track "Starships" that was the album's lead track, peaked at number five on the charts. Her third album The Pinkprint (2014) explored deeper personal themes and was an return to her hip hop roots. The album's second single, "Anaconda" debuted at number.