Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-American rapper born in 1982 in Queens, New York. She was influenced by artists like Lisa Lopes, Lil Wayne, and Lauryn Hill. Minaj has released albums under labels Cash Money, Universal Motown, and Young Money. Some of her most popular songs include "Super Bass", "Moment 4 Life" featuring Drake, and "Fly" featuring Rihanna.