Dubbed the "Queen of Rap" and one of the most influential rappers of all time, she is noted for her dynamic rap flow, witty lyrics, musical versatility, and alter egos, and is credited as a driving force in …

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Jan 4, 2026 · Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, songwriter, television personality, and actress known for her flowing quick-spoken rap style and for her provocative lyrics. She …

Jan 8, 2026 · A petition calling for ICE to deport Nicki Minaj has garnered over 53,000 signatures in response to the rapper's support for the Trump Administration.

Nicki Minaj was born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982 in St. James, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago and raised in Queens, New York City, New York. She grew up in a troubled family with a …

6 days ago · Nearly 60,000 people have signed an online petition demanding that the U.S. government deport popular rapper Nicki Minaj to Trinidad.

Jan 2, 2026 · Videos have gone viral of Minaj’s music being booed, dancefloors emptying and people remixing songs to remove her vocals.

Dec 25, 2025 · Nicki Minaj has gone off the grid. Days after Minaj made an appearance at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on Dec. 21 in Phoenix, the rapper has deactivated her Instagram account.

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