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Nicki Minaj was born on December 8, 1982, in Trinidad and Tobago.

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She moved to New York when she was five years old.

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Nicki wanted to be an actress before becoming a singer.

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She got famous for her rap music and mixtapes.

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Lil Wayne discovered her and helped her start her music career.

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Nicki has different personalities she shows in her music and performances.

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Her first album, "Pink Friday," was a big hit in 2010.

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She sings different types of songs like rap, pop, and R&B.

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Nicki Minaj has worked with many other famous singers.

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Sometimes she's been in arguments with other artists.

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She made her own perfumes and worked with makeup companies.

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Nicki Minaj has done good things for charity and helping others.

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She's won lots of awards for her music.

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People call her the "Queen of Rap" because she's a big influence.

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She's active on social media like Twitter and Instagram.

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Nicki got married to Kenneth Petty and had a baby in 2020.

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At one point, she said she might stop making music, but she came back.