Onika Tanya Maraj
Born Onika Tanya Maraj, the Queens, New York-bred rapper of Trinidadian descent changed her name when she embarked on her career.
She is now known as Nicki Minaj, an abridged style of her given name.
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Onika Tanya Maraj
Born Onika Tanya Maraj, the Queens, New York-bred rapper of Trinidadian descent changed her name when she embarked on her career.
She is now known as Nicki Minaj, an abridged style of her given name.
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