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BY Farida Dawkins, 9:56am September 08, 2018,

7 popular black figures who have changed their names for political or artistic reasons

by Farida Dawkins, 9:56am September 08, 2018,

7 popular black figures who have changed their names for political or artistic reasons

Nicki Minaj…Vulture

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.

Last Edited by:webmaster Updated: September 8, 2018

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