Music has always been a part of any rich culture. Singers from any genre never fail to ignite the masses, and that definitely goes for rap and hip hop. Catchy songs continually stay on the top of the charts. As we talk about pop culture and music from these genres, have you ever wondered, who is the richest female rapper in the industry?
Nicki Minaj is one of the most successful female rappers in the world, with a net worth of $130 million. She is an actress, model, rapper, and songwriter. Minaj became popular after the release of mixtapes “Playtime Is Over,” “Beam Me Up,” and “Sucka Free.” She has won many notable awards like an American Music Award, People’s Choice Award, MTV Video Music Award, and Billboard Music Award and has had ten Grammy Award nominations.
Who is Nicki Minaj?
Onya Tanya Maraj was born in the Saint James district of Port of Spain, Trinidad, and Tobago, on December 8, 1982. Her mother, Carol Maraj, worked in the payroll and accounting departments and was also of Afro-Trinidadian ancestry and a gospel singer.
She has three siblings; an older brother Jelani, a younger brother named Micaiah, and a younger sister named Ming. Her father was a financial executive and part-time gospel singer named Robert Mara, who was also an alcoholic and addicted to crack cocaine. He had a violent temper and burned down the family’s home in December 1987.
Nicki Minaj’s Career
Onya Tanya Maraj goes by Nicki Minaj and is famous for her versatility as an artist and animated flow in her rapping. Her songs are catchy, and she uses alter egos and accents. Her debut album, Pink Friday, released in 2010, earned her recognition. The album topped the U.S. Billboard chart and Billboard Hot 100 chart.
A collaboration between her and Karol G in 2019 brought her two nominations at the Latin Grammys. Her 6ix9ine collaboration “Trollz” made her the second female rapper to top the charts of the Hot 100 more than once. It became the longest-running song on the Argentina Hot 100 and secured its position for 25 weeks straight.
Her music video for “Anaconda” received one billion views on YouTube, making it the first female rap solo song to do so. She is also among the few female singers with six music videos with one billion views across YouTube. The remaining two are Rihanna and Katy Perry.
In 2016, she made it to Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world and was on the cover of the magazine. Complex was ranked eighth on the list of the best rappers of the 2010s. She was the only female rapper on this list. She was also named the “Best Rapper Alive” in 2014.
In early December of 2017, Minaj decided to go on a social media hiatus to take a break and focus on her mental health. During this period, she stopped posting on social media and deleted all forms of social media apps from her phone.
She released “Nice to Meet Ya” in 2020, in collaboration with the American singer Meghan Trainor and has worked with other female artists, including Alicia Keys, Gwen Stefani, Justin Bieber, and Megan Thee Stallion.
Nicki Minaj’s Earnings
Nicki Minaj’s net worth is $130 million. Her annual income is $36 million. Her Spotify income is $12 million, while Apple Music earnings bring her $13 million. From music royalties, she has earned $8 million. Her assets and investments give her a total of 115 million dollars.
Her investments and assets
Minaj owns 13 real estate properties, six cars, and two luxury yachts. Her investment portfolio of 10 stocks is valued at $15 million. Tesla, Comcast, Salesforce, DuPont, and Hewlett Packard are some of her stocks.
Nicki Minaj’s Cars
Nicki Minaj has a stunning car collection. She has half of her collection hued pink. Her vehicles include:
- Lamborghini Aventador
- Bentley Continental GT
- Rolls-Royce Wraith
- Lamborghini Gallardo
- Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
- Mercedes Maybach
- Rolls Royce Cullinan
- Ferrari 488
- Range Rover
Nicki Minaj House
Nicki Minaj lives in a 10,900-square-foot luxury mansion. She bought the house for $14 million and renovated it, hiring an architectural design firm to expand the house. This project cost her an additional $2 million.
Nicki Minaj’s Past Feuds
Minaj is famous for her bold personality. In the past, she has conflicted with some of her colleagues. However, in an interview with Ellen DeGeneres, she said she regrets her past feuds with some of her fellow stars. She said, “I’m a sweet person, and I don’t wanna be mean to people.” Minaj has also been defended by hip hop star Lauryn Hill, who told the media that Minaj deserves respect.
Here is a list of people who, at one point, were not in the good books of Minaj:
Cardi B and Minaj
The world saw hints of the feud between Cardi B and Minaj in 2017 when Minaj liked a comment on Instagram by a fan against one of Cardi B's rap verses. Things started happening, and their cold war became a physical altercation at Harper Bazaar’s Icons party.
Remy Ma and Minaj
It all started when Minaj talked ill about Remy Ma’s “Dirty Money” track. In response, Remy Ma released a 7-minute-long diss track “ShETHER” and accused Minaj of infidelity and plastic surgery, and the track instantly blew up the charts.
Other female artists that had found themselves on the wrong side of Minaj are:
- Taylor Swift
- Miley Cyrus
- Mariah Carey
- Farrah Abraham
- Lil Kim
- Demi Lavato
- Iggy Azalea
Other Rich Female Rappers
Female rappers are prominent for owning big cars and houses. You might be taken aback by their net worths, but the booming music industry does not fail to repay its singers. Here’s a short list of some other successful female rappers with their net worths.
- Foxy Brown: $1.8 Million
- Young MA: $2 Million
- Azealia Banks: $3 Million
- Da Brat: $3 Million
- Remy Ma: $4 Million
- MC Lyte: $8 Million
- Eve: $10 Million
- I.A.: $14 Million
- Cheryl James (Salt from Salt-n-Pepa): $14 Million
- Missy Elliott: $50 Million
- Dana Elaine Owens (Queen Latifah): $60 Million
While Minaj secures the top position among the richest female rappers, J. Cole is on his way to being the richest rapper in the world. He earns around $30 million annually through music sales, production, and tours. Other rappers with impressive net worths include Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, Post Malone, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nicki Minaj’s full name?
Her full name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, but she is professionally known as Nicki Minaj.
What is the name of Nicki Minaj’s husband?
The name of her husband is Kenneth Petty.
When did Nicki Minaj get married?
Nicki Minaj got married in 2019.
What is the name of Minaj’s baby?
Her baby’s name is Jeremiah Maraj-Petty.
