Nicki Minaj

This book covers the life and career of rapper Nicki Minaj. Minaj is a slew of personalities and musical styles crammed into a small package. On the one hand she is a foul-mouthed, fast-spitting rapper prone to switching accents and dropping creative, funny lyrics. On the other hand, she is a megawatt pop star, topping the mainstream charts with danceable songs. By being a female emcee with street credibility and an artist with an image and crossover sound that appeals to all of America, Minaj has opened doors that have been closed to other leading ladies of hip-hop. She has charted successes not only on the rap and hip-hop charts, where her songs are constantly found, but also on the charts measuring the most popular among all songs.