Nicki Minaj, the stage name of Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter based in the US. Known for her quick-witted rapping, provocative lyrics, and bold persona, she holds the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries by a woman across all genres. Minaj studied acting and singing at LaGuardia High School. Her rapping caught the attention of Lil Wayne, who collaborated with her on several mixtapes.