Ming Maraj is widely recognised as the sister of the renowned rapper Nicki Minaj, Ming is trying to create a life of her own outside the shadow of her famous sibling, so let’s get to know Ming a little better, and see how her life’s journey is unfolding.
Early Personal Life
Ming Maraj was born on 7 January 2006, in New York City, USA, the half-sister of rapper Nicki Minaj on her father Robert Maraj’s side.
Nicki and Ming’s father struggled with drug addiction, leading to financial difficulties for the family; there were instances where furniture was sold to pay for drugs, so despite Ming’s mother Carol Maraj working as a nurse’s aide, maintaining a stable income was challenging.
Robert’s addiction escalated to abuse towards Nicki’s mother, and he once attempted to burn down their house.
Similar to her sister, Ming has an interest in rapping and singing. She gained recognition at a young age due to her family’s celebrity status and is known for her striking resemblance to her famous sister.
Education
Unfortunately, there is no information available about Ming’s educational journey so far.
Career
Ming is still very young so she doesn’t have a career to report on yet. She does, however, have a large following on social media, with over 100,000 followers on Instagram. She often shares photos of her daily life and fashion sense, gaining attention for her stunning beauty and style.
With that said, it looks like Ming kicked off her music career in early 2024. Rakeem Love released the track “Do it Again” featuring Ming, who seems to have chosen the stage name Ming Luanli.
This may be just a single, but judging by Ming’s excitement on social media, it could be the start of a successful career in music.
Interesting Facts
Ming’s relationship with her older sister has been a topic of interest for many fans. Despite their 12-year age gap, the sisters share a close bond and are often seen supporting each other at events and on social media.
Later Personal Life
Since Ming is still young, it comes as no surprise that she doesn’t really have any romantic relationships to report on yet.
Ming Maraj (Nicki Minaj’s little sister) via Instagram. pic.twitter.com/PH4UwrXerb
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Physical Characteristics
Ming is quite short at 5ft 1ins tall (154cms) and she weighs about lbs (45kgs). She has black hair that she sometimes colours blonde, and dark brown eyes.
Net Worth
Ming’s career has only just kicked off, so she doesn’t have an estimated net worth to report, on at this point in time.
Born on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, Nicki – real name Onika Tanya Maraj – hails from a diverse heritage. Her father, Robert, a financial executive and part-time gospel singer, is of Dougla descent, while her mother Carol is of Afro-Trinidadian ancestry, and is also a gospel singer.
Nicki’s journey led her to secure a spot at LaGuardia High School in Manhattan, renowned for its emphasis on visual and performing arts. Post-graduation, fueled by aspirations of an acting career, she landed a role in the Off-Broadway production “In Case You Forget” in 2001.
At 19 years old, grappling with the challenges of her acting pursuits, Nicki took on a waitressing job at a Red Lobster in the Bronx. However, her employment was cut short due to reported rudeness towards customers, a pattern that led to her dismissal from numerous other positions.
During this period, Nicki briefly inked a deal with the Brooklyn-based group Full Force. Within this collaboration, she contributed to a quartet named “The Hood$tars,” alongside 7even Up, Safaree Samuels, and Lou$tar. In 2004, the ensemble crafted the entrance theme for WWE Diva Victoria, titled “Don’t Mess With.”
Eventually, Nicki parted ways with Full Force, opting to show off her talents by uploading songs on her Myspace profile. In this phase, she shared her compositions with individuals within the music industry, all the while under the management of Debra Antney.
In 2007, the CEO of Dirty Money Entertainment, Fendi, extended a signing offer to Nicki, leading to her affiliation with the Brooklyn-based label. Initially adopting the stage name “Nicki Maraj,” she later opted for the moniker Nicki Minaj. Her debut mixtape, entitled “Playtime is Over,” saw its release in 2007, followed by her second mixtape, “Sucka Free,” in April of the subsequent year.
Nicki’s talent quickly garnered recognition, earning her the title of Female Artist of the Year at the 2008 Underground Music Awards.
Continuing her musical journey, she dropped her third mixtape, “Beam Me Up Scotty,” in 2009, receiving positive acclaim and notable coverage on MTV and BET.
Following her discovery by fellow rapper Lil Wayne, reports emerged in August 2009 confirming Nicki’s signing to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment. In November of the same year, she collaborated with Trina and Gucci Mane on the remix of “5 Star Bitch” by Yo Gotti.
In March 2010, Nicki unveiled the intended lead single from her upcoming debut album, entitled “Massive Attack.” However, due to its lacklustre commercial performance, plans for the single were ultimately abandoned.
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Her debut album, “Pink Friday,” hit the shelves in November 2010, making a notable debut at number two on the Billboard 200 chart. Critically acclaimed upon its release, the album received generally positive reviews from music critics.
As part of the opening lineup for Britney Spears’ 2011 Femme Fatale Tour, Nicki also collaborated with Kesha on the remix of Spears’ track “Till the World Ends.”
Recognition continued to pour in for Nicki in December 2011, with three Grammy Award nominations for her debut album “Pink Friday.” Additionally, that same year, she secured her first MTV Video Music Award, winning in the Best Hip-Hop Video category for “Super Bass.”
In February 2012, the lead single “Starships” from Nicki’s upcoming second album, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,” was released.
Further showcasing her versatility, Nicki alongside rapper M.I.A., joined Madonna for a memorable performance of the single “Give Me All Your Luvin'” during the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI in February 2012.
Breaking new ground, Nicki made history as the first solo female rapper to grace the Grammy Awards stage, debuting her performance of “Roman Holiday” during the February 2012 ceremony. However, her exorcism-themed act stirred controversy, drawing criticism from the American Catholic League. The faux “Pope” escorting her on the red carpet and the “exorcism” scene performed during her appearance were labelled as controversial and “vulgar” by Catholic League president Bill Donohue.
Transitioning to the big screen, Nicki ventured into live-action theatrical films, starring in “The Other Woman.” Filmed in spring 2013, the movie premiered in April 2014, featuring Nicki in the role of Lydia, assistant to Carly.
Adding to her list of achievements, Nicki clinched the BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for an impressive five consecutive years, tying with Missy Elliott for the most wins in the category.
In November 2014, Nicki faced controversy when she released a video for her third single, “Only,” featuring Nazi-style imagery. The Anti-Defamation League swiftly responded, expressing concern that no one within her team had raised concerns about the inappropriate use of such imagery before the video’s public release, condemning the video as “insensitive to Holocaust survivors”, and criticised it for trivializing the historical significance of that era.
Later in the same month, the rapper took on the role of host at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards held at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. Notably, she secured the Best Hip-Hop Award for the second time during the event.
Moving forward to February 2017, Nicki collaborated with Jason Derulo on the single “Swalla,” which achieved considerable success by reaching the top ten in various countries, including a peak position of number six on the UK singles chart.
The subsequent month saw Nicki Minaj securing a contract with the prominent modelling agency, Wilhelmina Models.
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March 2017, marked a milestone in her musical career as she simultaneously released the singles “Changed It,” “Regret In Your Tears,” and “No Frauds.” This achievement shattered the record for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries by a female artist in the chart’s history, a distinction previously held by Aretha Franklin.
At the 2018 Met Gala red carpet, Nicki officially disclosed details about her fourth album, entitled “Queen,” with a scheduled release date of 15 June 2018.
Taking the stage as the musical guest for the 43rd season finale of “Saturday Night Live” in May 2018, hosted by Tina Fey, Nicki delivered captivating performances of “Chun-Li” and “Poke It Out” alongside Playboi Carti.
In September 2018, Nicki took on a co-headlining role at the annual Made in America Festival. The subsequent week, she graced “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” as a guest, treating the audience to several performances. Throughout the episode, Nicki generously distributed over $150,000 in donations to fans.
Moving to October 2018, the British girl group Little Mix unveiled their single “Woman Like Me,” featuring Nicki. This collaboration entered the UK charts at an impressive number five.
Notably, Nicki continued her chart dominance by being featured on Tyga’s track “Dip,” reaching number 63 on the Hot 100. This marked her 100th entry on the chart, solidifying her position as the female artist with the most entries and ranking fourth overall.
Nicki has forged affiliations with various brands and lent her endorsement to several products over the course of her career.
Her initial venture into product collaboration transpired in November 2010 when she inked a deal with MA. This partnership introduced a limited edition lipstick named “Pink 4 Friday,” strategically sold for four Fridays to promote her newest album “Pink Friday.”
In 2011, Nicki played a pivotal role in the unveiling of the Casio TRYX. Partnering with OPI Products, she curated a nail polish collection, with each colour bearing the names of her songs.
Nicki’s influence extended beyond her musical prowess, as she became the sole woman featured on the Forbes Hip Hop Cash Kings list. Her inaugural appearance on the list came in 2011, when she earned an impressive $6.5 million from May 2010 to May 2011.
Noteworthy contributions continued in December of the same year, when Mattel crafted a unique, Nicki-themed Barbie doll, then stepping into 2012, Nicki played a prominent role in the launch of the Nokia Lumia 900.
Further philanthropic endeavours unfolded, as Nicki decided to back the Viva Glam campaign in 2012. She was able to help the successful Mac AIDs fund raise $270 million.
Collaborating with Jeremy Scott in 2012, Nicki secured a deal to promote Adidas’ fall and winter campaigns. This partnership included her appearance in internet ads for Adidas Originals. Set to her track “Masquerade,” Nicki’s segment was shot in Brooklyn, featuring stars such as Big Sean in other locations across the globe.
In early 2013, Nicki took centre stage in the Viva Glam campaign, exclusively representing the campaign by introducing the “Nicki 2” lipstick and lip gloss.
Expanding her influence into the fashion realm, Nicki introduced a self-titled clothing line.
Additionally, in February 2013, she entered a whole new realm of partnerships with the Bluewater Comics series, “Fame: Nicki Minaj,” featuring the rap artist’s biography, and June 2013 saw Nicki leading an ad campaign for Myx Fusions.
Beyond the realms of fashion and beverages, Nicki also delved into the fragrance industry. Her fragrance line began with the introduction of “Pink Friday” in collaboration with ‘Give Back Brands.’
In September 2013, Nicki Minaj expanded her fragrance line with the launch of her second fragrance, “Minajesty.” Nicki later also introduced “Onika,” which was the third of her fragrance lines
The year 2014 brought personal changes for Nicki, as she decided to part ways with her longtime boyfriend Safaree Samuels; having endured since 2000, it came to an end in late 2014.
In March 2015, the world learned that Nicki had become a co-owner of Tidal, the music streaming service.
Nicki has since retired from music to focus on being a mom, and wife to Kenneth Petty.
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