Nicki Minaj Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Nicki Minaj’s net worth?

With a net worth of $150 million, Nicki Minaj is a rapper, model, actress, and R&B singer-songwriter from Trinidad and Tobago who now resides in America.

Her ascent to fame was significantly driven by three highly acclaimed mixtapes released between 2007 and 2009. In 2010, she launched her debut album, “Pink Friday,” which achieved tremendous success and featured the quadruple Platinum hit “Super Bass.” Notably, Minaj became the first female artist to place seven tracks on the Billboard 100 concurrently.

She then released a second album that outperformed the first, followed by numerous other successful albums and a plethora of singles. Having amassed over 100 prestigious awards, her accolades include six American Music Awards, 10 BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two People’s Choice Awards, along with 10 Grammy Award nominations. Her discovery was credited to fellow American rapper Lil Wayne. In May 2017, she surpassed Aretha Franklin’s long-standing record for the most songs on the Hot 100 by a female artist, a record that had persisted for over 40 years. It is important to highlight that many of her tracks featured her as a guest artist, whereas Aretha Franklin was the primary credited artist for all 73 of her songs.

Early Life

Born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, Nicki Minaj has an older sister and brother, along with a younger brother and sister. As a child, she lived with her grandmother in Saint James. Minaj’s mother, Carol, relocated to New York City to pursue studies at Monroe College. When Nicki was five years old, her mother moved the family to Queens, New York, where she worked in payroll and accounting. Her father struggled with addiction to alcohol and drugs and exhibited a violent temperament, culminating in the burning of their family home in December 1987.

Minaj gained acceptance to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, where she aspired to be an actress. Following her high school graduation, she performed in the Off-Broadway production “In Case You Forget.” To earn extra income for acting, she took a job at Red Lobster in the Bronx, where she was ultimately dismissed for her rudeness to patrons. In her own words, Minaj stated she was “fired from at least 15 jobs” due to similar behavior.

Career

Nicki Minaj was spotted by fellow American rapper Lil Wayne, leading to her signing with his Young Money Entertainment label and management. She released her debut mixtape, Playtime Is Over, in 2007, followed by several others, including Sucka Free in 2008. That same year, Minaj won the Female Artist of the Year award at the Underground Music Awards. In 2009, she was featured in XXL magazine and launched her third mixtape. Another mixtape, Beam Me Up Scotty, was also released in 2009. Her first album, Pink Friday, hit the shelves in 2010 under Young Money Entertainment, selling 4 million copies globally. Her second album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, was released in April 2012 and later certified platinum. Additionally, Nicki Minaj served as one of the celebrity judges on American Idol duringDuring the 2013 season, Nicki Minaj made significant moves in her music career. In December 2014, she put forth her third studio album, The Pinkprint, which has since achieved global sales exceeding 650,000 copies. Following this, in August 2018, she released her fourth album, Queen, which secured the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 and was later certified Platinum in the United States with sales reaching 1 million.

In May 2017, Nicki surpassed Aretha Franklin’s long-standing record for the most songs by a female artist on the Hot 100, a record that had been unbroken for over 40 years. It is necessary to mention that many of Nicki’s tracks feature her as a featured artist, while Aretha was the primary credited artist for all 73 of her songs. Minaj’s accolades include over 100 awards, featuring six American Music Awards, 10 BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, and two People’s Choice Awards. Though nominated for 10 Grammy Awards, she has yet to win one.

Endorsement Income

Over the course of her career, Minaj has endorsed a variety of products. Her first major deal came in November 2010 when she collaborated with MAC Cosmetics to promote a lipstick called “Pink 4 Friday,” which was marketed with the release of her album Pink Friday.

In April 2012, she collaborated with the launch of the Nokia Lumia 900 in Times Square. Shortly thereafter, she featured in both television and online advertisements for Pepsi’s “LiveForNow” campaign, which included a remix of her song “Moment 4 Life.” Additionally, she partnered with Ricky Martin on the 2012 Viva Glam campaign, a venture that raised $270 million for the MAC AIDS Fund.

In December 2014, it was revealed that Minaj would be the new face for Roberto Cavalli’s spring/summer 2015 collection.

Furthermore, she appeared in H&M’s holiday campaign in 2017.

Minaj has also ventured into the fragrance industry, maintaining a successful line of scents.

Personal Life

Beginning her romantic journey with rapper Safaree Samuels in 2000, Minaj and Samuels ended their relationship in 2014. Her next relationship was with rapper Meek Mill, which began in early 2015 and concluded in January 2017. In December 2018, she reconnected with a childhood friend, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, and filed for a marriage license in August 2019, officially announcing their marriage on October 21, 2019.

A tragic event occurred in July 2011 when her cousin Nicholas Telemaque was murdered near his Brooklyn home—a loss that she has referenced in her songs “Champion” and “All Things Go.”

In February 2017, Nicki experienced a burglary at her home, where intruders wreaked havoc, tossing furniture and damaging property in their quest for valuables, ultimately making off with $200,000 in jewelry and other expensive items.

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 received a sentence of 25 years to life from the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.

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

For around ten years, Nicki Minaj primarily rented, not owning any real estate in the US. For instance, starting from August 2016, Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill were leasing a mansion in Beverly Hills for $35,000 monthly. This residence, constructed in 2008 on the grounds of Frank Sinatra’s previous home, spans 10,340 square feet, providing sweeping views of the city and the surrounding mountains. Features of the property include a grand two-story foyer, a spacious living room complete with a fireplace, and elegantly arched French doors that open to the outdoors. Additionally, it boasts an eat-in kitchen, a wood-lined library with built-in shelves, a formal dining room, a comfortable family room, and eight bedrooms. The outdoor area showcases a swimming pool, a spa, and a barbecue setup. Following their breakup, Mill vacated the premises, leaving the mansion under her ownership until February 2018, when she relocated.

In the following years, Nicki resided in a mansion located in Calabasas, California.

Finally, in late 2022, Nicki purchased her own property. In December 2022, she acquired a home in Hidden Hills, California, for $19.5 million. This newly constructed mansion, measuring 12,000 square feet, was never listed on the market before Minaj made her purchase.