Best-selling rap artist Nicki Minaj has racked up many awards for her thrilling work. She rose from mixtape recordings to become a sought-after collaborator, actress, and spokesperson who has climbed to the top of the charts. High-interest details, engaging sidebars, and an accessible timeline guide curious readers along her path from struggling beginner to music mogul. Thought-provoking direct quotations and vivid photographs enhance readers’ journey and invite them to revisit the exciting hip-hop world of Nicki Minaj.