Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, model, and actress. 

Early in her career, Minaj was known for her colorful costumes and wigs. Her rapping is distinctive for its fast flow and the use of alter egos and accents, primarily British cockney. Minaj was the first female artist included on MTV's annual Hottest MC List.

In 2016, Minaj was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world. As a lead artist, she has earned four top-five entries on the Billboard Hot 100: "Super Bass" in 2011, "Starships" in 2012, and "Bang Bang" and "Anaconda", both in 2014. She has the most Billboard Hot 100 entries among women of all genres in the chart's history.

In 2018 Minaj was listed as the only female on the Complex “Best Rapper Alive, Every Year Since 1979” amongst rap legends like Jay-Z, The Notorious B.I.G., Sean Combs, Snoop Dog, Eminem, etc.