Nicki Minaj
Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982) is a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer and songwriter, as well as an actress and voice actress. Known professionally as Nicki Minaj, she is hailed as the most famous female rapper in the planet, notably acclaimed for her versatility as an artist, her sharp lyrics and animated flow in her rapping, including alter egos and hyper accents. As a small child, Minaj lived with her grandmother in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobego until moving to New York City to live with her parents when she was five years old. Her father, Robert Maraj, a financial executive and part-time gospel singer, is of Indo-Trinidadian and Afro-Trinidadian descent, while her mother, Carol Maraj, also a gospel singer, is of Afro-Trinidadian ancestry. Minaj graduated from the LaGuardia High School in Manhattan, which focuses on visual and performing arts with the intention to become an actress, and in 2001 was cast in the Off-Broadway play 'In Case You Forget'. Nicki Minaj earned public attention after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009, signing to Young Money Entertainment and outshining other artists in her infamous features all before the release of her first studio album 'Pink Friday' in 2010, which skyrocketed her into a global and cultural icon, her influence, popularity and acclaim only growing to cement her as an icon of over the course of the decade. She is the most followed rapper of all time on the social media platform, Instagram. Nicki Minaj made her film debut in a voice acting role for the 2012 animated film 'Ice Age: Continental Drift', followed by supporting roles in 'The Other Woman' (2014) and a voice acting role in 'Angry Birds Movie 2' (2019). She has appeared as self-archive footage in multiple films and documentaries, and stated in early 2022 her intention to return her focus to acting with her biggest role to date.
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using...
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The Angry Birds Movie 2
as Pinky (voice)Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests...
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The Other Woman
as LydiaAfter discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he's been cheating on. And...
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Barbershop: The Next Cut
as DrayaTo survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon...
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Feels Good Man
as Self (archive footage)When indie comic character Pepe the Frog becomes an unwitting icon of hate, his creator, artist...
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Justin Bieber's Believe
as SelfA backstage and on-stage look at Justin Bieber during his rise to super stardom.
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Britney Spears Live The Femme Fatale Tour
as HerselfSexy. Slammin'. Outrageous. Hurl all the adjectives you want, but one word says it all: Britney....
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Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour
as Self - VocalsConcert special featuring the iconic superstar as she performs in packed arenas around the...
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My Mic Sounds Nice: A Truth About Women and Hip Hop
as Self (archive footage)Ava DuVernay focuses on the history of female MCs in the hip hop industry in this short...
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Matangi / Maya / M.I.A.
as Self (archive footage)Drawn from a never before seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate...
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Madonna: MDNA World Tour
as Self - VocalsThe MDNA Tour was the ninth concert tour by Madonna. Madonna had embarked on The MDNA Tour for...
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Dave Skylark's Very Special VMA Special
as Nicki MinajIn celebration of the 2014 Video Music Awards MTV tasked Entertainment tabloid TV host, Dave...
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On the Run Tour: Beyoncé and Jay-Z
as Self - PerformerBeyoncé and Jay Z perform live in Paris at Stade de France during their 2014 "On the Run Tour."
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Nicki Minaj: My Time Again
as SelfNicki Minaj: My Time AGAIN" showcases the superstar at her most raw and uninhibited as she...
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Double Dutchess: Seeing Double
as uncreditedA high-art, high-fashion showcase of a star's many personas-and a vivid reminder that our art,...
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Nicki Minaj: Pink Planet
as Self (archive footage)An in-depth look at the personal life of rapper and singer Nicki Minaj, whose fast-paced rap...
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Charli XCX: The F-Word and Me
as Self (archive footage)While touring to promote her second studio album "Sucker", Charli XCX tackles what feminism...
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The Carter
as uncreditedAn in-depth look at the artist Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the "greatest...
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The Pinkprint Movie
as NickiBehind the scenes look at Nicki Minaj's popular album The Pink Print.
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Nicki Minaj: My Time Now
as HerselfNicki Minaj: My Time Now, grants exclusive access to the professional and personal life of...
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Nicki Minaj: The Pinkprint Tour
as Nicki MinajThe BET-exclusive concert special was shot during Nicki's stop at Barclay's Center in Brooklyn,...
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Nicki Minaj: Queen of Rap
as Self (archive footage)Nicki Minaj has indelibly changed the game for hip-hop artists over the past decade, showing a...
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Nicki Minaj - Road To Success
as uncreditedBefore the billboard hits, Nicki Minaj was on her grind like many up and coming artists. Hood...
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - GuestBravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as SelfStephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...
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RuPaul's Drag Race
as Self - JudgeJoin RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate...
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as SelfAfter Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...
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The Graham Norton Show
as HerselfEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...
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Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical GuestA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...
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Saturday Night Live
as uncreditedA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...
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Keeping Up with the Kardashians
as SelfA peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family,...
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RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked
as Self - GuestThe access-all-areas pass to the drama that you didn't see on the runway—the backstage...
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America's Next Top Model
as GuestAspiring models compete for a chance to break into the business with a panel of judges...
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MTV Video Music Awards
as Self - PerformerAn annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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MTV Video Music Awards
as Self - HostAn annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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MTV Video Music Awards
as SelfAn annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as SelfThe Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as HerselfThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that...
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MTV Europe Music Awards
as Self - PerformerThe MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate...
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MTV Europe Music Awards
as Self - HostThe MTV Europe Music Awards "(EMA)" were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe to celebrate...
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American Music Awards
as Self - Musical GuestAn annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of...
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MTV Movie & TV Awards
as Self / PresenterThe annual film & TV awards show presented by MTV. The nominees are decided by producers and...
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Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
as SelfMerging fashion, fantasy and entertainment, this lingerie runway show includes pink carpet...
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Steven Universe
as Sugilite (voice)A young boy takes his mother's place in a group of gemstone-based beings, and must learn to...
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Radio Disney Music Awards
as SelfThe Radio Disney Music Awards were an annual awards show operated and governed by Radio Disney,...
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American Idol
as Self - JudgeEach year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest...
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73 Questions
as SelfFilmed in a single shot, some of our favorite personalities answer 73 questions on what they...
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History 101
as Self (archive footage)Infographics and archival footage deliver bite-size history lessons on scientific breakthroughs,...
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Entertainment Tonight
as SelfDaily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access...
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Nicki Minaj: My Truth
as uncreditedPlatinum selling rap artist Nicki Minaj makes headlines wherever she goes, for her music, her...
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