Do you think you know Nicki Minaj? Take a look at 10 fun facts about the “Megatron” rapper and see how well you know her.

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  Nicki Minaj's given name is Onika Tanya Maraj.

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  The "Super Bass" rapper was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

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  Nicki Minaj's mother, Carol Maraj is a singer, and has recently released new music.
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  The "Megatron" rapper was raised in Queens, New York.

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  The Queens rapper is the only woman to have appeared on the Forbes "Hip Hop Cash Kings" list.

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  Minaj received her first Grammy nomination in 2010 for "Best Rap Performance" by a Duo or Group for the single "My Chick Bad" with fellow rapper Ludacris.
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  Nicki Minaj is a Sagittarius. Her birthday is December 8.

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  Nicki Minaj used to be managed by Debra Antney, Waka Flocka Flame's mother.

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  Minaj's original stage name was Nicki Maraj, but her former manager, Big Fendi, changed her name to Nicki Minaj.
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  Minaj released her first mixtape, Playtime Is Over in 2007.

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