Nicki Minaj: podcast appearances and interviews

Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter recognized as one of the most influential rappers of all time. She is noted for her dynamic rap flow, witty lyrics, musical versatility, and alter egos. Raised in New York City, Minaj began her professional rapping career in the early 2000s and gained recognition through three mixtapes released between 2007 and 2009. Her debut studio album, Pink Friday, was released in 2010 and opening with the largest female rap album sales week of the 21st century, topped the US Billboard 200 chart. Her subsequent albums have explored various musical styles, including dance-pop in Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded in 2012, and a return to her hip-hop roots with The Pinkprint in 2014 and Queen in 2018. In 2023, she achieved her third US number-one album, Pink Friday 2. Minaj holds the record as the first woman to have at least 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, with multiple chart-topping singles including Say So, Trollz, and Super Freaky Girl. She has also released three diamond-certified singles and is the best-selling female rapper with over 100 million records sold. Her accolades include numerous awards such as a Brit Award, five Billboard Music Awards, and nine American Music Awards. Beyond music, Minaj has engaged in various ventures, including a record label, a fragrance line, a press-on nails collection, and a radio show. She has also appeared in films, served as a television judge, and is recognized for her outspoken views.