Born – December 8, 1982
St. James, Trinidad and Tobago
Birth name – Onika Tanya Maraj

Singer, Rapper, wig collector.

Born in a suburb of Trinidad and Tobago's capital, Port of Spain, to working-class parents.

Lived with Grandma until mom took her to New York when she was five.

Graduated from LaGuardia High, worked at Red Lobster, dreamed of becoming an actress.

Began rapping in a group called "Hoodstars," then uploaded her own music to Myspace back when Myspace was cool. CEO of Dirty Money Entertainment signed her and she changed her name from Nicki Maraj to Nicki Minaj.

Signed with Young Money Entertainment and saw commercial success with the release of her album "Pink Friday" in 2010.

Became an "American Idol" judge for the 2012 season despite some player-hatin' from the Mariah Carey camp.

Exclusive Details: Paul Pelosi Attacker Smashed Back Door with Hammer, Chilling 911 Call

Trinidad James Talks $2,500 Manicure, Looks to Record with Rich Homie Quan

Trinidad James On Last Trouble Text, Metro Boomin's Mother, YSL Arrests

Trinidad James Says Nicki Minaj Deserves Respect Despite COVID Vaccine Claims

Kaepernick Is 'Spokesperson for the Black Culture,' Says Trinidad James

Ben Simmons Rages In Hollywood After $170 Million Offer from 76ers!

Trinidad James Would Still Buy Yeezys, Just Not Now

Wiz Khalifa, T.I. and Josh Smith Honored for Hooking Up Kids with Gear, Cash

Rapper Trinidad James -- Advice To NBA Players In Strip Clubs ... BECOME BULLETPROOF (VIDEO)

Trinidad James -- INSANE DUNK PROP ... At Celeb Hoops Event

Rapper Trinidad James -- Off the Hook For Weed Arrest

Rapper Trinidad James -- 'All Gold' Rapper Goes Green ... Gets Busted for Marijuana Possession

Old news is old news! Be First!

Old news is old news!
Be First!