Musical artist Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty born December 8, 1982known professionally as Nicki Minajis a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is noted for her versatility as an artist, her sharp lyrics and animated in her rapping and her usage of and accents. Minaj first high school nicki minaj lyrics recognition after releasing between 2007 and 2009. She rose to fame with her debut album, 2010which topped the U. The album's fifth single, "", reached number three on the U. It was certified as by the. Minaj's follow-up album, 2012explored...