Since her impressive appearance, stirring up the music scene, Nicki Minaj has never stopped conquering audiences. With her diverse, unique and impressive rap style and a series of hits, she deserves to be called the Queen of Rap. Her success in music and the brands she represents have brought Nicki Minaj a huge fortune.

Despite being one of today’s top hip-hop artists, Nicki Minaj’s public image is not limited to her music. She is a true entrepreneur, having expanded her business into many fields such as fashion, television and cinema. These efforts have turned her into one of the richest rappers in the world.

Beyond her commercial success, Nicki Minaj is also an inspiration to millions of girls and women around the world, especially when she works in an industry that is still heavily male-dominated. She also consistently advocates for women’s empowerment.

According to celebrity wealth tracking website Celebrity Net Worth, Nicki Minaj will be worth $150 million by 2024. In 2019, Forbes ranked Minaj as the 12th highest-earning rapper and estimated her net worth at $29 million.

Born December 8, 1982, in St. James, Trinidad and Tobago, Minaj was one of four children. She was exposed to music at a young age as her parents were gospel singers. Her family moved from Trinidad to Queens, New York when Minaj was five years old.

However, Minaj had a difficult childhood. Her father was an alcoholic and drug addict who often abused his wife. According to Minaj’s own account, he once burned down their house. She recounted her experiences in the song “Autobiography” from the 2008 mixtape “Sucka Free”. The lyrics read: “My dad was a drug addict, two in the morning/ Made us run around the neighborhood The streets were like a marathon team/When you burned down the house and my mother was in it.”

Her family also struggled financially when she was growing up. Minaj shared with Vogue in December 2023 that from an early age, she was aware of her family’s poverty. “You understand the value of money when you come from another country and don’t have what other kids have,” she said. She added that she often knelt down and prayed, “Lord, please make me rich so I can buy you another house and take care of the family.”

Somehow, music became an escape for the young Minaj, allowing her to escape the harsh realities of life. Although she wrote her first rap when she was just 12 years old, her real breakthrough came when she signed with a rap group called the Hoodstars. She was part of the group when they recorded a song called Stadium Beat for WWE wrestler Victoria in 2004.

But Minaj’s destiny was always to become a solo artist. After posting some of her music on the social networking site MySpace, a local record label called Dirty Money Entertainment took notice of her.

Nicki Minaj, from an emerging artist with the mixtape “Beam Me Up Scotty” in 2009, has quickly become a top hip-hop star. Her debut album “Pink Friday” (2010) with the hit “Super Bass” brought her name to the peak. Subsequent albums such as “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” (2012), “The Pinkprint” (2014) and “Queen” (2018) affirmed her versatility and creativity with many musical genres. The latest album “Pink Friday 2” (2023) is an impressive return after a 5-year break, marking Nicki Minaj’s dominance in the music industry.

Nicki Minaj, the Queen of Rap, owns a huge fortune accumulated from many main sources of income. Her main source of income is music, but she also makes money from movies, television, and brand collaborations. Her mixtapes, platinum albums, and chart-topping singles bring in significant revenue.

Her music videos and collaborations with other artists have racked up billions of views on YouTube. Her song “Anaconda” from her album “The Pinkprint” was the first solo female rap song to reach 1 billion views on the video-sharing platform. Her 2014 “Pinkprint” tour grossed $13 million in the U.S. alone, according to MTV. That’s a fraction of the $67 million she earned from her “Pink Friday 2” tour this year, according to Billboard.

In addition, Minaj earned $50,000 just to appear at boxer Floyd Mayweather’s daughter’s birthday party, according to TMZ. Minaj earned $12 million for her role as a judge on “American Idol” in 2013, according to Forbes.

Her first voice role in “Ice Age: The Drifting Continent” brought huge revenue for her. The film grossed $877 million worldwide on a budget of $95 million, according to Box Office Mojo. The films “The Other Woman”, “Barber Shop: Next Cut” and “Angry Birds Movie 2” also brought in impressive revenue. Her role in “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II” also earned her millions.

Although exact figures are not available, Minaj is said to have received a large sum of money for the role as it was initially intended for Cardi B, who turned down the offer and shared on social media that she He was paid millions of dollars. In 2010, Minaj collaborated with MAC Cosmetics to launch the “Pink 4 Friday” lipstick line, breaking the brand’s sales record. Minaj also collaborated with Mattel to create a Barbie doll in her image.

In 2022, Nicki Minaj bought a $19.5 million home in Hidden Hills, Los Angeles. The 1,100-square-foot Mediterranean-style home has eight bedrooms. Minaj’s garage is filled with luxury cars such as a Range Rover SV Autobiography, Lamborghini Gallardo, Bentley Bentayga, Bentley Continental GT, Mercedes-Maybach 62S, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Ferrari 488 GTB, Rolls Royce Wraith, and Rolls Royce Cullinan. Nicki Minaj, with her musical talent, business acumen, and investment skills, has built a solid financial empire.

Nicki Minaj is a testament to the rags-to-riches, dream-to-reality journey through talent, hard work, and business acumen. She has established herself not only as the queen of rap, but also as a successful businesswoman, a fashion icon, and an inspiration to many.