[194], In January 2020, Minaj was featured on "Nice to Meet Ya" by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor. Last time I seen you was in 2008," Fendi said. Fendi Prints On x ELLE (PnB Rock feat. Nicki Minaj & Murda Beatz [356] Minaj was a vocal proponent of streams counting towards an artist's RIAA certifications. While performing in Atlanta as part of her Pink Friday Tour, she called Monica one of her all-time greatest musical influences. ", Till the World Ends (The Femme Fatale Remix), American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nicki_Minaj&oldid=1152560400, 21st-century Trinidad and Tobago women singers, Judges in American reality television series, Trinidad and Tobago emigrants to the United States, Trinidad and Tobago people of Dougla descent, Articles with dead external links from July 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia indefinitely semi-protected biographies of living people, All Wikipedia articles written in American English, Certification Cite Ref usages outside Certification Table Entry, Pages using Sister project links with default search, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 00:04. [467] In 2021, the music video for "Anaconda" became the first female rap solo song to reach one billion views on YouTube. "[483] In 2018, in support of her fourth studio album, she released her ninth fragrance, "Queen. [169] This controversy and Queen's roll-out was documented by several news outlets and commentators. [46] Minaj became the first female solo artist to have seven singles simultaneously charting in the U.S.[47], On March 29, 2010, Minaj released "Massive Attack" featuring Sean Garrett. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. [58][59] It had the highest sales week for a female rap album this century and second highest sales week overall after Lauryn Hill's The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998). [209] The song dropped to number 34 in its second week, at the time breaking the record for biggest fall from number one in the U.S.[210][211][212], In July, Minaj announced via Instagram that she was expecting her first child. [405][406] Several media outlets, including The New York Times, Evening Standard, and Nylon, have also called her one of the most influential rappers. Queens girl Nicki Minaj doesn't hold back in her raps or in real life. [16] Minaj's mother, Carol Maraj, was working numerous jobs in Saint James before getting her green card at the age of 24. She became a thoughtful singer. Minaj achieved her first two Hot 100 number-one singles in 2020, "Trollz" and "Say So" and her third with the lead single of her forthcoming fifth studio album, "Super Freaky Girl". In 2012, Minaj received three nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album (Pink Friday). Fendi to Launch Capsule With Nicki Minaj - WWD Sources for Minaj being cited the "Queen of Rap": Sources for Minaj being cited the "Queen of Hip-Hop": Sources that comment on Minaj's influence: People's Choice Award for Favorite Female Artist, Fiorello H. 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[239] Later that month, she split with her previous manager Irving Azoff and is now being managed by Wassim Slaiby, also known by his management company SALXCO, who is best known for managing The Weeknd and Doja Cat. [153] On the red carpet of the 2018 Met Gala, she announced the title of the album and the original release date. The song reached forty-two in the U.S. and reached the top of many other charts including the "Hot Latin Songs" chart, which made it the first song with two lead female artists to debut in such position. In 2016, Time included her on their annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. ", "Nicki Minaj Describes New Album As "Fun, Gutta, & Back To The Basic. "[56] Shortly after, she performed "Monster" with West and Jay-Z at Yankee Stadium, becoming the first ever female rapper to perform there. [33][34] At the time, she was managed by Debra Antney. Fendis capsule collection with internationally-acclaimed artist Nicki Minaj dropped on October 14. [190], Minaj had a voice role as Pinky in The Angry Birds Movie 2, which was released in August 2019. [77] In July 2011, her cousin Nicholas Telemaque was murdered near his home in Brooklyn, an incident she later references in her songs "All Things Go" and "Champion". [495] The following month, Minaj appeared in television and internet advertisements for Pepsi's "LiveForNow" campaign, which featured a remix of her single "Moment 4 Life". Theres an accessories offering also that includes handbags (Peekaboo, Baguette, Kan U and a new belt bag), sneakers, wrap-around sunglasses and hoop earrings. [548] Trinidad and Tobago health minister Terrence Deyalsingh declared that her claims were false and that no such report existed. It was only a matter of time he saw the importance of rebuilding their friendship. "Somebody changed my name," she said. "Only cowards use the media against a person they once loved," the 39-year-old MC insisted. You set a bar for brown skin chicks. [246] The track was released on February 4, along with a music video that featured guest appearances from actors Joseph Sikora and Cory Hardrict. Just last week Nicki Minaj released her highly anticipated collaboration with the luxury label, Fendi. Over Snitching Comments: I Felt Bad. [The collection is] very colourful and strong; it makes a statement. ", "Nicki Minaj Doesn't Need Your Advice or Input", "Envisioning Black Girl Futures Nicki Minaj's Anaconda Feminism and New Understandings of Black Girl Sexuality in Popular Culture", "Nicki Minaj's 'Anaconda' Is the Fiercest Take on Female Sexuality of the Year", "Nicki Minaj, Feminism and the Message Behind 'Anaconda' | The Young Folks", "Shocked and outraged by Nicki Minaj's Anaconda video? [124], At the 58th Grammy Awards, Minaj received three more Grammy Award nominations, including a second Best Rap Album nomination for The Pinkprint, a Best Rap Song nomination for "Anaconda" and a Best Pop Duo/Group Performance nomination for "Bang Bang". The alter egos are incorporated with her lyrics in British accents (Roman Zolanski) or soft-spokenness (Harajuku Barbie). [84][85], Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded was eventually released on April 2, 2012, two months later than initially planned. It debuted at number four in the U.S, marking Minaj's highest debut on the chart at the time, besting the sixth place start of "Bang Bang" in 2014. How Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty's Sex Offender Past Could I still have the same love and passion for music. It was during Lagerfelds tenure as creative director that the signature double F motif was created which actually stands for Fun Furs, according to LVMHs brand book and that idea came from Lagerfeld himself. She has also stated that she has learned the ins and outs of business so she could do it herself. [144] In January 2017, she announced that she had ended her relationship with Meek Mill. If youre looking to emulate Nicki Minajs bold style, then youre in luck as the Grammy nominated artist is launching a capsule collection for Fendi next month. 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[167][168] Minaj later expressed frustration and criticized several people including Travis Scott, whose album Astroworld claimed the top spot for a second week in a row, blocking Queen from the top spot. Do I dumb it down to go with whats happening now? The epitome! [175] The same month, she featured on the remix of "Idol" by South Korean boy band BTS. My mom motivated me, but it wasn't a strict household. Nicki Minaj and Fendi has dropped a new collaborative collection. I asked to use Fendi on the cover art and they were all with it. She then moved to the Bronx in New York City to attend Monroe College, leaving both Minaj and Jelani in Trinidad with their grandmother. [442] Nylon writer, Demicia Inman, also credited Minaj for her influence which "stands as one of the most successful rappers of the millennium", also going on to say that Minaj "battled misogyny and industry bias against black women to carve her own identity and sound" thus impacting her career. [536], In March 2022, Minaj fronted the campaign for the "Heaven" Spring 2022 collection by Marc Jacobs. [394] She also announced that she would launch an official charity for student loans and tuition payments in the near future. Here's What You Should Know About Her Roster", "Nicki Minaj officially announces record label and shares Ice Spice remix "Princess Diana", "13 Lyrics That Prove Nicki Minaj Is One of the Greatest Rappers of All Time", "QA: Ice-T on 'The Art of Rap,' Why Nicki Minaj Is 'Real Hip-Hop' | Music News", "Nicki Minaj Speaks On Her Rap Style | RealTalkNY", "Here Are the Most Unique Flows From Rappers Over the Last Five Years", "Nicki Minaj's 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded' Album Track-by-Track Preview", "[Opinion] Nicki Minaj Out for Pop or Hip Hop? Dubbed FENDI Prints On, the capsule collection showcases Fendis iconic FF logo on eye-catching ready-to-wear and accessories. [209] She also became the second female to debut atop the chart since Lauryn Hill in 1998. [525][526] In November 2017, Minaj starred in H&M's holiday campaign along with Anna Ewers, Mariacarla Boscono, Jesse Williams, Charlee Fraser, and Elibeidy Dani. Nicki Minaj is pregnant with her first child, and there's a good chance her husband Kenneth Petty's criminal past may come into play when it comes to child custody. More than any other rapper in the mainstream, she pushed hard against expectations with no one around to compare herself to, or for others to compare her to, she became her own watermark. [528] August 2018, Minaj starred in the trailer for EA Sports' Madden NFL 19 video game alongside Lil Dicky, Quavo and other celebrities. [507][508] She introduced her lifestyle product line, "The Nicki Minaj Collection" for Kmart, composed of clothing, accessories and houseware. According to Big Fendi, the interview was the first conversation he had with Nicki Minaj in twelve years. He recalled the shoutouts Nicki would do on DVDs and show post their separation and went on to recall how Nicki was not well received during the infancy of their bond simply because she was a serious female rapper. [313], With her parents frequently fighting during her childhood, Minaj lived through characters she created as a means of escape. [59][89] However, the mix of hip-hop songs and mainstream pop material received mixed reviews. Do you?. ', "Nicki Minaj Says Kanye West's 'Monster' Almost Didn't Make His 'MBDTF' Album", "The 25 Best Rap Verses of the Last 5 Years", "Nicki Minaj's 'Roman Reloaded' Debuts at No. Minaj on her rapping style in a Billboard interview[24], Minaj is known for her animated rapping style and "unique" flow. The two sat down in an interview for the premiere episode of his podcast, Big Fendi Podcast, to discuss their history and make official mend.