Although she is one of the top hip-hop artists today, Nicki Minaj’s public image is not limited to her music. She is a true entrepreneur, expanding her business interests into areas such as fashion, television, and film. These endeavors have made her 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.

Minaj, however, had a difficult childhood. Her father was an alcoholic and drug addict who was often abusive to his wife. According to Minaj, he once burned down their house. She recounted her experiences in the song “Autobiography” from her 2008 mixtape “Sucka Free.” The lyrics read: “My dad was a drug addict, two o’clock in the morning/ Had us running around the block like a marathon team/ When he burned down the house and my mom was in it.”

Her family also struggled financially while she was growing up. Minaj told Vogue in December 2023 that she was aware of her family’s poverty from a young age. “You understand the value of money when you come from a different country and don’t have what other kids have,” she said. She added that she would often get down on her knees and pray, “God, please make me rich so I can buy my mom another house and take care of my 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 was always destined to be a solo artist. After posting some of her music on the social networking site MySpace, she was noticed by a local record label called Dirty Money Entertainment.

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

Nicki Minaj, the Queen of Rap, has amassed a massive fortune from multiple sources. Her primary source of income is music, but she also makes money from movies, television, and brand partnerships. 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.

Additionally, 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: Continental Drift” was a huge box office hit. The film grossed $877 million worldwide on a $95 million budget, according to Box Office Mojo. The films “The Other Woman,” “Barbershop: Next Cut” and “Angry Birds Movie 2” also made impressive returns. Her role in “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II” also brought her millions.

While the exact figure is not known, Minaj is believed to have received a large sum for the role, as it was originally offered to Cardi B, who turned down the offer and shared on social media that she was offered millions of dollars. In 2010, Minaj collaborated with MAC Cosmetics to launch a lipstick line called “Pink 4 Friday,” which broke sales records for the brand. 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.