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How 'Nicki Minaj' became the 'Queen Of Rap' and one of the Top 10 best rapper alive. so today we're gonna be learning more about nicki minaj's rap career, when she started rapping, to when she got signed to a label, when she dropped her first single, when she first got featured on another artist song, when she first appeared on any billboard List from Hot 100-200, when is started bearking bearking any record, when she dropped her first album, when she first got nominated for an award, when she won her first award, when she had her first public beef, when she dropped her first diss track, and why she's called the Queen of Rap still this day
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Who's Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj is an American Rapper, Songwriter and Business who's real name is 'Onika Tanya Maraj' was born December 8,1982 in St. James, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago She lived with her grandmother in Trinidad until age 5, when her mother moved the family to Queens, New York. She Grew Up in a troubled family with a father that was a alcohol & drug addict who once set fire to their house, which deeply affected her. but later changed after he checked himself into rehab and started going to church. Nicki attended LaGuardia High School of Music & Performing Arts in Manhattan (the same school from the movie Fame). she never dreamed of becoming a rapper she always wanted to be an actress. she was performing in school plays and had a passion for drama and story and storytelling. Before her music career, she worked a series of odd jobs in New York, including: Red Lobster waitress & Administrative jobs and other service positions. she always talked about how is hated those jobs and wanted something bigger and better for herself.
Nicki Minaj began writing her own raps and songs as a teenager in Queens, New York. she also said she started writing some rhymes at 12 years old, sometimes using writing as an escape to the difficulties of her home life. During high school at LaGuardia High School of Music & Performing Arts, she was focused on drama but was also experimenting with some music and writing lyrics. in 2003-2004 which she was in her late teens\early 20s she started trying to break into music as an R&B singer, recording demo songs. which she then quickly realized her strength was more in rapping, then she began sharpening her skills in new York's underground hip-hop scene in 2004-2006 she joined a rap group in Brooklyn called Full Force where she rapped in a four person group called The Hoodstars. they recorded some song and local mixtapes and also a track for WWE theme song. After she left the group, she started making and uploading her own freestyles and songs to MySpace which caught the eye of talent scout Fendi. So, Nicki Minaj actually started writing raps at 12 years old and experimented with singing and acting throughout her teens but her first serious music work began at 2003–2004, well before any record label recognition.
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When and How Did Nicki Minaj Got Signed To A Record Label
Nicki dropped her first mixtape, “Playtime Is Over” (2007), followed by “Sucka Free” (2008). This Mixtapes helped her gain some attention in New York's Underground rap scene. in 2009 she dropped her Popular third Mixtape, “Beam Me Up Scotty” (April 2009), included “I Get Crazy” and “Itty Bitty Piggy,” which became cult hits.The mixtape generated major buzz online and in hip-hop circles. she was originally spotted on Myspace by talent manager Fendi, who liked her bold rap style. Fendi later introduced her to the "Come Up Dvd" series (underground hip-hop DVDs in New York), which now gave her more visibility. then Lil Wayne saw her in one of those DVDs and was deeply impressed by her flow and charisma. he later reached out and flew her out to meet him, and soon signed her to his label 'Young Money Entertainment' in August 2009. That same year, she appeared on “BedRock” and “Roger That” from We Are Young Money (the Young Money compilation album). How: Lil Wayne discovered her on an underground DVD (via Fendi) after her mixtape buzz, and signed her directly.
- Signed: August 2009
- Label: Young Money Entertainment (under Cash Money/Universal Motown)
When Did Nicki Minaj Dropped Her First Single
2007–2009: While she was still unsigned, Nicki dropped several mixtape singles, like “Warning” (a freestyle over Biggie’s beat) and “Itty Bitty Piggy” (2009, from Beam Me Up Scotty). These weren’t “official” label singles, but they helped built her cult following. After being signed into Young Money in August 2009, she began working on her debut album. her official debut single was called "Massive Attack" (feat. Sean Garrett), released April 13, 2010 under Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Motown. “Massive Attack” was meant to launch her career, but it flopped commercially and didn’t chart on the Billboard Hot 100. the song later had to be dropped from her debut album's final tracklist. Her real breakthrough single was “Your Love”, released June 1, 2010. it reached #14 on Billboard Hot 100 and made Nicki the first solo female rapper to top the Rap Songs chart in 8 years. This song is now considered her true debut hit.
- First official single: “Massive Attack” (April 13, 2010) debut attempt, but flopped.
- First successful single: “Your Love” (June 1, 2010) the song that truly launched her mainstream career.
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When Did Nicki Minaj Drop Her First Studio Album
Nicki Minaj released her debut studio album "Pink Friday" on November 19, 2010 (U.S. release). the album was releaded under Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal Motown. Her first attempt, “Massive Attack” (April 2010), flopped. She regrouped and dropped “Your Love” (June 2010), which blew up and reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100. Follow-up singles “Right Thru Me” and “Moment 4 Life” (feat. Drake) created even more buzz. after the album was released it debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200, which later climbed to #1 in early 2011. Certified 3× Platinum, it spawned hits like “Super Bass”, which turned Nicki into a global pop-rap superstar.
Pink Friday (Complete Edition) Track List
- I'm The Best
- Romans Revenge (with. Eminem)
- Did It On'em
- Right Thru Me
- Fly (with. Rihanna)
- Save Me
- Moment 4 Life (with. Drake)
- Check It Out (with. will.i.am)
- Blazin (with. Kanye West)
- Here I Am
- Dear Old Nicki
- Your Love
- Last Chance (with. Natasha Bedingfield)
- Super Bass
- Blow Ya Mind
- Muny
- Wava Ya Hand
- Catch Me
- Girls Fall Like Dominoes
- BedRock (Young Money & Lloyd)
- Roman's Revenge (with. Lil Wayne)
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When Did Nicki Minaj First Got Nominated Or Won and Award
she first appeared at the 2010 BET Awards (held June 27, 2010) which she was nominated for Best Female Hip Hop Artist (and she won). making that her first major award show nomination. later in that same year at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards, she also won Rookie of the Year and People’s Champ.
- First nomination: BET Awards 2010.
- First win: BET Awards 2010 – Best Female Hip Hop Artist.
When And Who Did Nicki Minaj First Got Into A Public Beef With And Why
Nicki Minaj first public beef was with Lil Kim in 2009–2010 when Nicki Minaj Was Still rising with her mixtapes and Young Money features. Lil’ Kim want on X Formally known as twitter and accused Nicki of copying her style, wigs, and persona without giving credit. and was also seen on interviews, Kim threwing shots at Nicki, saying she was “swagger jacking.” at first nicki stayed quiet about it but in 2010 she began throwing subliminal bars in freestyles and interviews.
Nicki Minaj’s first public beef was with Lil’ Kim, starting around 2009–2010 when Kim accused her of stealing her image. It escalated into one of rap’s most talked-about feuds at the time.
Nicki Minaj First Diss Track
Nicki Minaj first ever diss track was "Roman's Revange" the track was Released: November 19, 2010 Features: Eminem from her (Pink Friday album). people widely believed it was targeted at Lil Kim even though Nicki never said her name once on the track. people say it was for 'cause at the time, Lil’ Kim was calling Nicki a “copycat” and “ungrateful.” Nicki’s then came up with an alter ego Roman Zolanski who was on this track, spitting aggressive, taunting lines that fans and critics linked directly to Kim. Lines like “Better sit your lazy ass down” and “Hang it up… flat screen” were viewed as subliminals aimed at Kim.
Nicki Minaj dropped her first diss track with “Roman’s Revenge” on November 19, 2010, aimed at Lil’ Kim during their feud.
Final Thoughts; Years Later Is Nicki Minaj Still The Queen Of Rap And Why
She’s been on top since her debut in 2010 with Pink Friday and remains relevant 15 years later. Few rappers especially women have managed to dominate like her for over a decade. she has the Most Billboard Hot 100 entries of any female rapper with over 149+ songs charted with 23+ top 10 hits. First solo female rapper to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in decades (Super Freaky Girl, 2022) with Multiple Platinum albums and singles. Her alter egos, colorful wigs, and Barbie persona changed how female rappers present themselves.She made it mainstream for women to be both lyrical rappers and pop culture icons. Her influence is seen in nearly every new wave of female rappers today. She raps, sings, and switches between hardcore bars and commercial pop hits seamlessly. Tracks like “Roman’s Revenge” prove her rap skills, while “Super Bass” and “Starships” showed her pop crossover power. Artists like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Ice Spice, Doja Cat, and Latto all acknowledge Nicki’s influence, whether directly or indirectly. She opened doors for female rappers to dominate the charts the way men had for decades. In recent years, newcomers like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Doja Cat have challenged the crown with big hits and cultural moments but still not doing it like nicki. Hip-hop fans often argue over whether Nicki still “runs it” or if the new generation has shifted the throne which is funny 'cause she's still the most streamed female rapper still this day.
Yes Nicki Minaj is still considered the Queen of Rap because of her unmatched longevity, lyrical ability, chart success, and cultural influence. Even with new stars emerging, no one has yet equaled both her impact and staying power in the rap game.
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