Nicki Minaj is one of the richest female rappers in the world. Read on to find out her whopping net worth and her income sources apart from music.
Born as Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad, Nicki Minaj is one of the most successful female rappers in America. An arena once dominated by men, Nicki carved out a special place for herself. However, it was not an easy ride for her. As a young child, Nicki and her siblings lived with her grandmother while her mother worked multiple jobs to make ends meet.
Nicki Minaj’s father was addicted to d**gs and alcohol. In one of his violent streaks, he burned down their family's house. Despite the challenges in her personal life, Nicki was determined to succeed. She had dreams to become an actress and enrolled in New York City’s prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.
After graduating, Nicki appeared in an Off-Broadway play and simultaneously worked at Red Lobster to support herself. However, she could not sustain that job because of her temper. Her career took off when she was signed to rapper, Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment label. She released several mixtapes, including Playtime Is Over, Sucka Free, and Beam Me Up Scotty.
In 2010, Nicki Minaj’s debut album, Pink Friday, was a commercial success and sold over 4 million copies worldwide. Her second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, continued her success story, followed by albums like The Pinkprint and Queen, which made her one of the leading names in the industry. With over 54 certified singles sold in the US, Nicki is one of the world’s best-selling music artists.
She has many accolades to her credit, including six American Music Awards, 10 BET Awards, and four Billboard Music Awards. She has been nominated for 10 Grammy Awards. In 2023, Billboard and Vibe ranked Nicki as the greatest female rapper of all time. Time named her as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
While her music is obviously her big moneymaker, a lot of Nicki’s income comes from endorsements and product lines. Nicki has the face and voice of Myx Moscato. She is a co-owner of the Myx Fusions Moscato beverage line. Her other brand deals include her partnership with MAC Cosmetics, during which her limited-edition lipsticks gained immense popularity. She has also collaborated with Pepsi, Adidas, and H&M. In addition, Nicki has her own fragrance line, including several successful scents such as Pink Friday, Minajesty, and Onika.
Apart from her life in the glamour world, Nicki has made substantial investments in properties and real estate. She has rented many luxurious properties in LA, including a mansion in Beverly Hills. In 2022, Nicki purchased a mansion in Hidden Hills, California, for USD 19.5 million. The property garnered a lot of attention for having eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a stunning outdoor pool, a guest house, and picturesque views. Over the years, Nicki has planned her business ventures by putting a lot of thought into it.
Nicki Minaj’s luxurious lifestyle has often garnered a lot of attention. Do you know that one of her nails was sold for a whopping amount? Yes, an acrylic nail Minaj wore during her performance at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards was reportedly sold on eBay for a staggering sum of USD 55,000. Isn’t that astonishing?
Nicki Minaj tops the list of the richest women in rap rankings. According to Forbes, Nicki’s net worth is estimated at USD 150 million in 2026. In an interview with Jada Pinkett Smith, Nicki revealed the importance of money in her life and said:
“I vowed I would never be one of these Black women, these men, these Black rappers that make all this money and then have nothing to leave for their kids. I would promise my family since I was a kid, ‘I’m going to get rich and buy you a house.’ I had all these big dreams, but it was always important to me what I was going to leave behind. So even though I’m not even halfway where I’m trying to go financially, I know that no one is going to be on top of my stuff more than me.”
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