“When you're a girl, you have to be everything, You have to be dope at what you do, but you have to be super sweet, and you have to be sexy, and you have to be this and you have to be that and you have to be nice, and you have to - it's like, I can't be all of those things at once. I'm a human being.”

Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter

Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian rapper, singer, and songwriter known for her sharp flow, playful wordplay, and wide musical range. She is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary rap. She is known for her alter egos and for a style that moves between hard-edged rap and pop-leaning songs. Her work is often associated with the rise of female rap in the mainstream, and her writing and delivery have made her a highly visible presence in popular music.