Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is a Trinidad-born American rapper, singer, and songwriter who rose to prominence in the early 2010s.
Known for her rapid-fire flow, theatrical personas, and flamboyant visual style, she became one of the most commercially successful female rappers in history.
Her name appears in discussions of hip-hop royalty and pop crossover: She's giving Nicki Minaj energy with that verse.
Her fanbase, the Barbz, is known for fierce online loyalty.
Rhythmic spoken-word music
- BarbieFashion doll brand
- mixtapeInformal song compilation
- RomanOf ancient Italy's capital
- chart-topperSong at position one
platinum · Billboard · streaming · collaboration · verse · flow · bars · punchlines
Person from twin-island nation
- QueensEasternmost NYC district
- MCVocal performer or host
- lyricistWriter of song texts
- influencerPerson with promotional reach
Barbs · alter-ego · Harajuku · controversial · outspoken · confident · assertive · brazen
Artificial head coverings
- colorfulFull of varied hues
- pinkPale red hue
- designerOne who plans appearances
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
glamour · extravagant · theatrical · costumes · nails · aesthetic · trendsetter · Versace
hip-hop
Rhythmic spoken-word music
chart-topper · platinum · Billboard · streaming · collaboration · verse · flow · bars · punchlines · wordplay
Trinidadian
Person from twin-island nation
influencer · Barbs · alter-ego · Harajuku · controversial · outspoken · confident · assertive · brazen · uninhibited
wigs
Artificial head coverings
couture · glamour · extravagant · theatrical · costumes · nails · aesthetic · trendsetter · Versace · Fendi
- Female RappersCardi B, Missy Elliott, Lil Kim, Lauryn Hill, Eve
- Black MusiciansAretha Franklin, Beyonce, James Brown, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder
- Pop StarsTaylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Katy Perry
- Stage NamesLady Gaga, Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, John Wayne, Cher
- Caribbean IconsBob Marley, Marcus Garvey, Usain Bolt, Rihanna, Jimmy Cliff
- Pop ArtistsAndy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, David Hockney
Nicki MinajTaylor Swift
Carrie Underwood · Dolly Parton · Adele · Celine Dion · Enya
Nicki MinajPat Boone
Marie Osmond · Sarah Palin · Amy Coney Barrett · Laura Bush · Mother Teresa
Nicki MinajJoni Mitchell
Carole King · James Taylor · Leonard Cohen · Bon Iver · Simon & Garfunkel