Nicki Minaj Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Nicki Minaj’s net worth?

With a net worth of $150 million, Nicki Minaj stands out as a Trinidadian-American rapper, model, actress, and R&B singer-songwriter.

Her rapid rise to fame can be attributed to three highly acclaimed mixtapes released between 2007 and 2009. In 2010, Minaj launched her debut album, “Pink Friday,” which achieved immense success and included the quadruple Platinum hit “Super Bass.” She made history as the first female artist to have seven tracks on the Billboard 100 simultaneously.

Following that, her second album surpassed the success of the first, leading to several more chart-topping albums and numerous singles. Minaj’s accolades include over 100 prestigious awards, among them six American Music Awards, 10 BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two People’s Choice Awards. Additionally, she has received 10 Grammy Award nominations. Lil Wayne, another American rapper, was instrumental in discovering Minaj. In May 2017, she broke Aretha Franklin’s long-standing record for the most songs by a female artist on the Hot 100, though it’s worth noting that many of her songs include features, while Aretha was the sole credited artist for all 73 of her songs.

Early Life

Onika Tanya Maraj, better known as Nicki Minaj, was born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, on December 8, 1982. She has one older brother and sister, along with two younger siblings. During her early childhood, she lived with her grandmother in Saint James. Her mother, Carol, relocated to New York City to attend Monroe College. At five years old, Nicki and her siblings joined their mother in Queens, New York, where Carol worked in payroll and accounting throughout Minaj’s upbringing. Nicki’s father struggled with substance abuse and exhibited violent behavior, infamously burning their family home in December 1987.

Minaj earned acceptance into Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, aspiring to become an actress. After her high school graduation, she was cast in the Off-Broadway production “In Case You Forget.” To support her acting career financially, she took a job at Red Lobster in the Bronx, but was terminated for rudeness toward customers. According to Minaj, she was let go from around “at least 15 jobs” due to her demeanor.

Career

Minaj was spotted by Lil Wayne, leading to her signing a contract with his Young Money Entertainment record label and management firm shortly after. Her first mixtape, Playtime Is Over, was released in 2007. Following this, she launched several more mixtapes, including Sucka Free in 2008. At the Underground Music Awards in 2008, Minaj was honored with the Female Artist of the Year title. In 2009, she appeared in XXL magazine while also releasing her third mixtape. Subsequently, she issued another mixtape, Beam Me Up Scotty,In 2009, Minaj made her debut, releasing her first album, Pink Friday, under the Young Money Entertainment label in 2010; it achieved sales of 4 million copies globally. The following year, in April 2012, she launched her second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which later earned platinum certification. During the 2013 season of American Idol, Nicki Minaj served as one of the celebrity judges. Her third studio album, The Pinkprint, was released in December 2014, with sales surpassing 650,000 copies worldwide. In August 2018, she introduced her fourth studio album, Queen, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and eventually secured Platinum status in the United States, amassing 1 million in sales.

In May 2017, Minaj broke Aretha Franklin’s long-standing record for the most songs by a female artist on the Hot 100, a record that had remained intact for over 40 years. It’s important to highlight that many of Nicki’s tracks feature her as a guest artist, while Aretha was the primary credited artist on all 73 of her entries. Minaj has amassed over 100 prominent awards, including six American Music Awards, ten BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two People’s Choice Awards. Although she has received ten Grammy nominations, she has yet to secure a win.

Endorsement Income

Throughout her career, Minaj has endorsed various products, beginning with a November 2010 campaign with MAC Cosmetics for the lipstick “Pink 4 Friday,” which was sold over four consecutive Fridays to promote her album Pink Friday.

In April 2012, she was instrumental in launching the Nokia Lumia 900 in Times Square. The following month, she featured in TV and internet ads for Pepsi’s “LiveForNow” campaign, which highlighted a remix of her song “Moment 4 Life.” She participated in the 2012 Viva Glam campaign alongside Ricky Martin, raising $270 million for the MAC AIDS Fund.

December 2014 saw Minaj being announced as the new face for the Roberto Cavalli spring/summer 2015 campaign.

In 2017, she played a central role in H&M’s holiday campaign.

Additionally, Minaj has successfully launched her own line of fragrances.

Personal Life

Minaj began her relationship with rapper Safaree Samuels in 2000, which ended in 2014. She then began dating rapper Meek Mill in early 2015, but they separated in January 2017. In December 2018, she rekindled ties with childhood friend Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, and by August 2019, she had filed for a marriage license. She publicly announced their marriage on October 21, 2019.

In July 2011, the murder of her cousin, Nicholas Telemaque, outside his home in Brooklyn, New York, occurred, an event she references in her songs “Champion” and “All Things Go.”

In February 2017, burglars ransacked Minaj’s home, causing destruction by flipping furniture and scattering belongings, resulting in theft of jewelry and other valuables worth $200,000.

In November 2017, her brother Jelani faced conviction for predatory sexual assault against a child and for endangering a child’s welfare. On January 27, 2020, he was sentenced to 25 years by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.

years to life.

Nicki Minaj Career Earnings By Year:
2010	$4 million
2011	$6.5 million
2012	$15.5 million
2013	$29 million
2014	$14 million
2015	$21 million
2016	$20 million
2017	$16 million
2018	$10 million
2019	$20 million
2020	$10 million
2021	$10 million
2022	$10 million
2023	$10 million
Total = $196 million (before taxes)

Real Estate

Primarily a renter for nearly a decade, Nicki Minaj did not possess any US real estate. In August 2016, she and Meek Mill rented a Beverly Hills mansion for $35,000 monthly. This home, constructed in 2008 on the grounds of Frank Sinatra’s former estate, spans 10,340 square feet with breathtaking views of the city and mountains. Features include a two-story foyer, a spacious living room with a fireplace, and arched French doors leading outdoors. Additional amenities consist of an eat-in kitchen, a wood-paneled library with built-in shelves, a formal dining room, a family room, and eight bedrooms. The outdoor area boasts a swimming pool, spa, and barbecue. Following their breakup, Mill vacated the residence, leaving Minaj with the mansion until February 2018, when she also moved out.

In the subsequent years, Nicki rented a mansion situated in Calabasas, California.

In late 2022, Nicki finally purchased her own property. In December 2022, she bought a newly built home in Hidden Hills, California, for $19.5 million; it had not even reached the market before Minaj made the purchase.