Happy birthday! Nicki Minaj turns 42 today

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 42 on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.

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Nicki Minaj is celebrating her 42nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed rappers of her generation.

Popular rapper Nicki Minaj (Pink Friday, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 42nd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Minaj, a cultural icon

Born Onika Tanya Maraj in Saint James on December 8, 1982, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Minaj's not just a great rapper, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Nicki hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Nicki Minaj as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 42.

Happy Birthday, Nicki, you're the best!

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