Happy birthday! Nicki Minaj turns 43 today

The iconic and legendary rapper turns 43 on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.

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Nicki Minaj is celebrating her 43rd 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 43rd 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 43.

Happy Birthday, Nicki, you're the best!

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