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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982, became one of the best-selling female rappers of all time. Discovered by Lil Wayne, her 2010 debut album 'Pink Friday' debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. She has won over 28 major awards, including the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award in 2022. As of 2025, she has released three platinum studio albums.