Nice And Naughty Facts About Nicki Minaj

1. She used to waitress at Red Lobster — and she got fired for attitude problems.

Nicki, having an attitude? I don't see it.

2. The rebel rapper only has one tattoo.

I think she should invest in sleeves.

3. She was discovered through her MySpace page by Fendi – the CEO of Dirty Money Records.

This is why we need to bring back MySpace. For the talent discovery and the embarrassing profile pics.

4. When asked about plastic surgery rumors, Nicki says, "I don't mind the fascination... But I've said this before, it doesn't define me."

"As long as they're talking about Nicki Minaj, I'm good." Slay on, Queen.

5. Her real name isn't Nicki Minaj.

It's actually Onika Tanya Maraj.

6. She got her big start when she and Lil Wayne made a few mixtapes together.

Not a bad first person to collaborate with.

7. She had a mad accomplishment when she was the first female artist to get SEVEN hits on the Billboard chart.

At the same time!

8. Before she changed her name to Nicki Minaj, she called herself a bunch of different titles, like "Cookie."

And my personal favorite, "Harajuku Barbie."

9. She cooks up more than just raps.

She's a star in the kitchen, too. I will not apologize for this lame wordplay.

10. She started early and penned her first rap when she was only 12.

At that age, I was playing shadow-tag and losing all my Pogs.

11. She was a backup singer before she made it big.

It was for the New York City Rappers

12. She was born in St James, Trinidad and Tobago on 8th December 1982.

13. She was fired from her waitress job at Red Lobster in the Bronx because of her discourtesy to customers.

14. She is the world’s most-followed rapper on Twitter, and was listed as the fourth most active musician on Social Media by Billboard in 2011.

15. In 2011, A Nicki Minaj inspired Barbie doll was released by Mattel.

16. She is a self-confessed chocaholic, and her favourites are Kit Kat and Twix.

17. She hates the name “Nicki Minaj.”

Regarding the origin of her suggestive stage name she told The Guardian: "Somebody changed my name. One of the first production deals I signed, the guy wanted my name to be Minaj and I fought him tooth and nail. But he convinced me. I've always hated it."

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