Nicki Minaj's music career spans over two decades, with numerous milestones and achievements.
Early Beginnings
Early 2000s
Minaj started her music career as a backup singer for local New York City rappers.
First Mixtape
2007
Minaj released her first mixtape, "Playtime Is Over", which caught the attention of rapper Lil Wayne.
Second Mixtape
2008
Minaj released her second mixtape, "Sucka Free", further establishing her presence in the music industry.
Signing with Young Money
2009
Minaj signed with Young Money Entertainment, becoming the label's first female artist.
Debut Album
2010
Minaj released her debut studio album, "Pink Friday", which topped the US "Billboard" 200 chart.
Second Studio Album
2012
Minaj released her second studio album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded", which featured the hit single 'Starships'.
Third Studio Album
2014
Minaj released her third studio album, "The Pinkprint", which included the hit single 'Anaconda'.
Fourth Studio Album
2018
Minaj released her fourth studio album, "Queen", which featured collaborations with Eminem and the Weeknd.
Chart-Topping Collaborations
2020
Minaj collaborated with Doja Cat on 'Say So' and 6ix9ine on 'Trollz', both reaching number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart.
First Solo Number One
2022
Minaj achieved her first solo US number-one song with 'Super Freaky Girl'.
Fifth Studio Album
2023
Minaj released her fifth studio album, "Pink Friday 2", which debuted at number one in the US and broke several female rap sales and streaming records.
