Meet Nicki Minaj’s parents, Robert Maraj and Carol Maraj.

Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality.

She is known for her energetic rap music, provocative lyrics, and colorful alter egos. Often referred to as the “Queen of Rap”, Minaj is renowned for her musical versatility and dynamic performance style.

Minaj first gained recognition in the hip-hop industry after releasing three successful mixtapes between 2007 and 2009.

Her debut studio album, Pink Friday (2010), was a commercial and critically acclaimed success, spawning the hit singles “Your Love” and “Right Thru Me”.

Onika Tanya Maraj, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, was born on December 8, 1982 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

She was born and raised by her parents, Robert Maraj and Carol Maraj. Her father, Dougla, is a finance director and part-time gospel singer, while her mother, Carol, is also a gospel singer of Afro-Trinidadian descent.

Nicki Minaj has an older brother named Jelani Maraj, a younger brother named Micaiah Maraj, and a younger sister named Ming Maraj.

She majored in drama at LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts in Manhattan. Nicki Minaj is a Trinidadian-American artist.

Her parents are Trinidadian – her father is of Indian-Trinidadian descent, and her mother is of African-Trinidadian descent. Nicki Minaj identifies as a Christian.

Robert Maraj

Robert Maraj is a financial director and part-time gospel singer of Dougla descent. He is best known as the father of rapper Nicki Minaj. Maraj was born in 1956 in Trinidad and Tobago.

He was born and raised by his parents, whose names are unknown to the public but can be called Mr. and Mrs. Maraj.

It is unknown whether he has any siblings as their names are not given. Maraj’s educational background is also unknown.

Ethnically, Maraj is of Indo-Trinidadian descent and is Catholic.

Tragically, Robert Maraj passed away in February 2021 at the age of 64. He was killed in a hit-and-run accident and died from his injuries after being taken to hospital.

Carol Maraj

Carol Maraj is a gospel singer, songwriter, and playwright. She is best known as the mother of rapper Nicki Minaj. Carol was born on December 24, 1959, in Trinidad and Tobago.

She was born and raised by her parents, although their names are unknown. It is unknown whether she grew up with siblings, as their names are also not publicly known.

Maraj’s educational background is private. Ethnically, Carol Maraj is of Afro-Trinidadian descent. She is a Christian.

Nicki Minaj’s parents:

Robert Maraj and Carol Maraj have been married since the 1980s, although their exact date of marriage is unknown.

They were partners for over 30 years before Robert Maraj passed away in 2021. Despite his death, Carol Maraj remains single.

The Maraj couple have three children together – Ming Maraj, Jelani Maraj and famous musician Nicki Minaj. Throughout Nicki’s career, her parents, Carol and Robert, have been supportive of her goals and aspirations.

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