Nicki Minaj is from South Jamacia. At the age of 5 she moved to New York City of Queen's. After releasing mixed tapes between 2007-2009 and being signed to ''Young Money Entertainment''. In August 2009 Minaj released her first debut album "Pink friday". In November 2010 it became a commercial success peaking at number 1 in the U.S billboard 200. Nicki Minaj is a christian and after her father went into rehab she starting attending church.