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Graduated from LaGuardia High School, where she participated in the drama program. She had planned to sing at LaGuardia but lost her voice on the day of the audition.

Has "God you are always with me" tattooed in traditional Chinese letters on her left arm.

Minaj will be the supporting act for Britney Spears on her Femme Fatale tour in America and for three of the Britain dates. Minaj also featured alongside Kesha in the remix of Britney Spears' song "Till the World Ends".

Artists who have influenced her musical style include Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes, Lil' Wayne, Smokey Robinson, Lauryn Hill, Jadakiss, Natasha Bedingfield, Remy Ma, Lil' Kim, Missy Elliott, Janet Jackson, Madonna, Beyoncé, Britney Spears, Marilyn Monroe, Grace Jones, M.I.A., Cyndi Lauper, TLC, Ye, Trina and Drake.

Through Twitter, she started a contest on May 21, 2017 to help fans pay off college tuition, student loans and other educational expenses. The stipulations were they had to show her straight A's or a 4.0 GPA.

On October 21, 2019, she married her boyfriend of 10 months Kenneth Petty. He was her childhood friend.

Was inspired by R&B singer Monica, singing "Why I Love You So Much" at every talent show she entered. Performing in Atlanta on her Pink Friday Tour, she called Monica one of her all-time greatest musical influences.

Has one son with husband Kenneth Petty: Papa Bear Petty (born September 30, 2020).

Friends with Foxy Brown, Keke Wyatt, Ariana Grande and Kate Upton.

Collects Barbie dolls. As a big fan of the fashion doll, her songs often contain either Barbie in the title or references within the lyrics. She herself received a Barbie doll sculpted in her likeness in 2011. It was a one-of-a-kind creation based on her Pink Friday album, and given to the auction winner, who bid $4,855 for the doll. The proceeds were given to charity.

Was in a relationship with rapper Meek Mill (April 2015-January 2017).

She has Afro-Trinidadian and Indo-Trinidadian ancestry.

Has one older brother, Jelani Maraj, one younger brother, Micaiah Maraj, and one younger sister, Ming Maraj.

Born at 9:25 AM (AST).

Recieved endorsement deals from Adidas, MAC Cosmetics, Pepsi, among others.