HAPPY BIRTHDAY Onika Tanya Maraj, AKA Nicki Minaj, was born on December 8, 1982, and turns 36. The rapper was born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She was raised in Queens, New York. The artist signed with mentor Lil Wayne's label, Young Money Entertainment, in 2009. Minaj released her debut studio album, Pink Friday, in 2010. The hit album peaked at No. 1 on the ‘Billboard’ 200. Her fourth studio album, Queen, was released this year. The rapper is known for her popular alter egos, Roman and Chun Li. Minaj has also starred in movies The Other Woman and Barbershop: The Next Cut. She made history this year by becoming the first woman with 100 appearances on the ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 chart. Happy Birthday, Nicki Minaj!
