Nicki Minaj, a renowned rapper, singer, and songwriter, was born in Trinidad and raised in Jamaica. She released three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009, which led to her signing with Young Money Entertainment. Her debut album achieved platinum certification just a month after its release, with the single "Superbass" reaching quadruple-platinum certification and selling over four million copies. Minaj holds the record as the first female solo artist with seven singles on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously. Her second album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," was one of the best-selling albums of 2012.
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Nicki Minaj's rise to fame began in Trinidad, where she released three successful mixtapes between 2007 and 2009, ultimately securing a record deal with Young Money Entertainment.