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Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982), professionally known by her stage name Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born American rapper and songwriter.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Nicki Minaj Biography: Rapper (1982–) )〕〔Note: At least one standard reference source gives her birth year as 1984: 〕〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Nicki Minaj: American rap singer and songwriter )〕 Born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in South Jamaica, Queens, New York, Minaj earned public attention after releasing three mixtapes between 2007–09. She signed a recording contract with Young Money Entertainment in 2009. Minaj's debut studio album, ''Pink Friday'' (2010), peaked at number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' 200 and spawned the top-five single "Super Bass". During that time, Minaj became the first female solo artist to have seven singles simultaneously charting on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Her second studio album, ''Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded'' (2012), also topped the chart and its lead single, "Starships", peaked at number five on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Minaj's third studio album, ''The Pinkprint'' (2014), was preceded by its second single, "Anaconda", which peaked at number two on the Hot 100 and is her highest-charting single in the United States to date. Minaj made her film debut in the 2012 animated film ''Ice Age: Continental Drift'', and also had a supporting role in the 2014 film ''The Other Woman''. In 2013, she was a judge on the twelfth season of ''American Idol''. Minaj was the first female artist included on MTV's Annual Hottest MC List, with ''The New York Timess editor Brent Staples saying that some consider her "the most influential female rapper of all time". Her rapping is distinctive for its fast flow and the use of alter egos and accents, primarily British cockney. Early in her career, Minaj was known for her colorful costumes and wigs. In April 2013, Minaj became the most-charted female rapper in the history of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Minaj has endorsed Adidas, MAC Cosmetics and Pepsi. She has won six American Music Awards, 10 BET Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, three MTV Europe Music Awards, four ''Billboard'' Music Awards, and was the recipient of ''Billboard'' Women in Music 2011 ''Rising Star'' award. ==Early life== Onika Tanya Maraj was born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago on December 8, 1982.〔 Her parents Robert Maraj, a financial executive and part-time gospel singer, and Carol Maraj, are Trinidadians of African heritage, with Robert additionally of Asian Indian heritage. Carol worked in payroll and accounting departments during Minaj's youth. Minaj's father was addicted to alcohol and other drugs, and had a violent temper, burning down their house in December 1987. She has two siblings. As a small child, Minaj and a sibling lived with her grandmother in Saint James.〔〔 Her mother, who had moved to The Bronx, New York to attend Monroe College and brought her husband six months later,〔 brought them to Queens, New York, when Minaj was 5.〔 By then the family had a house on West 147th Street.〔 Minaj recalled, "I don’t think I had a lot of discipline in my household. My mom motivated me, but it wasn’t a strict household. I kind of wanted a strict household."〔Minaj on ''The View'' as quoted by 〕 Minaj successfully auditioned for admission to LaGuardia High School in Manhattan, which focuses on visual and performing arts.〔 After graduation, Minaj wanted to become an actress, and she was cast in the Off-Broadway play ''In Case You Forget'' in 2001.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.desihits.com/news/view/nicki-minaj-tells-all-in-her-new-e-special-20110714 )〕 When her acting career failed to take off, at age 19 she worked as a waitress at Red Lobster in the Bronx, but was fired for discourtesy to customers.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.vibe.com/article/nicki-minaj-jay-leno-performance-working-red-lobster )〕 She said she was fired from "at least fifteen jobs" for similar reasons.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/951113/nicki-minaj-the-billboard-cover-story )〕 She also worked as an administrative assistant, in customer service and as an office manager for a Wall Street business.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjx6px_nicki-minaj-documentary-on-e_music )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nicki Minaj」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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