Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne

Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne

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Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (/mɪˈnɑːʒ/), is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and model.[3][4] Born in the Saint James district of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in the Queens borough of New York City, she gained public recognition after releasing the mixtapes Playtime Is Over (2007), Sucka Free (2008), and Beam Me Up Scotty (2009).

Early in her career, Minaj was known for her colorful costumes and wigs, her distinct flow, and the use of alter egos and accents, primarily British cockney.[5] After signing with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment in 2009, Minaj released her first studio album, Pink Friday (2010), which peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[6] The album yielded Minaj’s first single to reach the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, “Super Bass”, which peaked at number three. Her second album, Pink Roman Reloaded (2012), saw Minaj move towards a dance-pop sound with a focus on her singing. The album peaked at number one on Billboard 200, with its lead single, “Starships”, peaking at number five on the Hot 100 chart, and reaching inside the top five of the charts in several countries.

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982),[2] better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, and actor. He is regarded by many contemporaries as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation,[3] and often cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time.[4][5] His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman, joining Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label.[6] For many years, Lil Wayne was the flagship artist of Cash Money Records, before ending his association with the company in June 2018.[7]