Nicki Minaj

Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty by birth and Nicki Minaj by effort, she is one of the most successful female rappers of all time. Picked out by Lil Wayne and praised by the likes of Elton John, Nicki Minaj has made it in showbiz, and over the years she has amassed enormous wealth as well. That said, "Super Bass" and "Moment 4 Life" singer cum rapper is currently worth nearly $150 million. However, the number will rise drastically after she finishes her Pink Friday 2 World Tour which has already grossed over $81 million. 

What Is Nicki Minaj's Net Worth?

What Is Nicki Minaj’s Claim To Fame?

Nicki Minaj nurtured a deep love for music from a young age, captivating audiences with her distinctive fusion of rap, pop, and R&B.

• Beam Me Up Scotty (2009): Nicki Minaj had released two mixtapes before. However, it was “Beam Me Up Scotty” that gave her the attention she deserved. It was covered favorably by MTV and BET. Nicki's "I Get Crazy" from the mixtape managed to reach number 20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Rap Songs.
• The big sign-up: After “Beam Me Up Scotty (2009)” mixtape success, Minaj’s rise to fame slingshotted when Lil Wayne recognized her immense talent and signed her to his record label Young Money Entertainment in 2009. 
• Debut Album: Her career took off in 2010 when she released her first studio album, “Pink Friday". The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and later topped the charts as well. It has been certified platinum 3 times by the RIAA. Furthermore, Rolling Stone included Pink Friday in the "200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time" list at number 31. 
• The Record: Minaj is the first female solo artist to have seven singles simultaneously on the Billboard 100 chart. She also holds the title of the first woman to notch 100 entries on the same.

What Businesses Does Nicki Minaj Own Or Is Part Of?

Nicki doesn't have many companies entirely to her name but she has partnered with several brands to sell her own collection of products and make money. 

• Give Back Brands: In 2012, Nicki partnered with Give Back Brands LLC, a beauty company to launch her own line of fragrances. The Nicki Minaj Fragrance Collection has 9 fragrances which include three limited edition ones called “flanker”. 
• Myx Fusions: Nicki Minaj became a co-owner and spokesperson for Myx Fusions, a ready-to-drink cocktail brand. She was also featured in the New Moscato Wine Beverage brand's print, radio, and television marketing campaigns. The partnership was announced in 2013 and the next year company reported 500% sales increase in the US.
• TIDAL: Nicki Minaj has a 3% stake in Jack Dorsey’s TIDAL company which he acquired after obtaining majority stakes from Beyonce’s husband, Jay-Z. She was offered $1 million for her share out of the $297 million deal for Jay-Z.

What Brands Has Nicki Minaj Endorsed?

Over the years, Nicki Minaj has secured numerous lucrative contracts from brands given below.

• Pepsi: In 2012, Nicki Minaj signed a multi-million dollar contract with Pepsi and was part of Pepsi's "Live for Now" campaign. She starred in “Pepsi: Now in a Moment” which was aired the same year. According to Gaudian, a new drink named “simply, Pop” was also released by Pepsi.
• Adidas: In 2012, Nicki Minaj joined forces with Adidas and became the face of the Fall/Winter 2012 Campaign. She also shot an advertisement with designer Jeremy Scott which featured 2NE1 and Big Sean.
• H&M: In 2017, Nicki Minaj collaborated with H&M on a fashion line and was part of its Christmas campaign. The 12-piece holiday collection included a pink faux fur cropped jacket with a unicorn embroidered on the back, a kimono, an oversized hoodie, and other items.
• Versace: In various award shows, Nicki Minaj has worn dresses made by luxury fashion brand, Versace. One of the most viral outfits Nicki wore was at the 2018 People's Choice Awards. It was a custom-made long-sleeve black lace gown.
• MAC Cosmetics: In 2010, Nicki Minaj collaborated with MAC Cosmetics and sold the “Pink 4 Friday Collection" in order to promote her debut album “Pink Friday”.
• OPI: Nicki Minaj inked several deals in 2012 and OPI was among them. She launched an OPI Nail Polish Nicki Minaj Collection.
• Beats by Dre: Nicki sold her own collection of electronic production after a deal with Dr. Dre’s company, Beats by Dre. Nicki, Beats by Dre, and YMCMB also produced “The Pinkprint Movie” in 2015.
• Kmart: Nicki Minaj used to have a collection at Kmart which was discontinued in 2017.
• Call of Duty: In 2022, instead of Cardi B, Nicki Minaj got the multi-million dollar Call of Duty (COD) deal for season 5 of the game. Nicki became the "first-ever self-named female operator" in COD. She was also featured in game's ad which also had other celebs such as Lil Baby and Pete Davidson.

Besides these, she has endorsed many brands through her the lyrics including Louis Vuitton, Birkin, Balenciaga, and others.

How Does Nicki Minaj Spend Her Money?

Nicki Minaj does not hold back when it comes to spending her money. She has a multi-million dollar jewelry collection in her possession which can't be compared to what Drake has but it is anything but cheap. That said, Nicki Minaj owns the ‘Gatsby’ necklace, The Barbie Chain made out of diamonds, and the Queen and Sleeze Necklaces which together would have cost her around $1.2 million. 

She also owns expensive watches such as Richard Mille RM 07-02 worth nearly $3.5 million and 40mm Patek Philippe Nautilus valued around $453,600. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj was even gifted a $1.1 million wedding ring by her husband Kenneth Petty. 

How Many Houses Does Nicki Minaj Own?

With the massive wealth Minaj has amassed, she has also made sure to reside in nothing but luxury. She has made some notable purchases but Nicki Minaj's real estate portfolio is yet to be made public. These are some of the property transactions Cardi B's rival has made.

• Beverly Hills Mansion: Nicki Minaj paid close to $9.5 million for a lavish Beverly Hills mansion. However, other sources claim that she rented the place with her ex-boyfriend Meek Mills for $35,000. It is also likely the same house where the burglary occurred in 2017 and Nicki lost goods worth nearly $200,000.
• Hidden Hills Estate: In 2022, Nicki Minaj bought a $19.5 million mansion in Hidden Hills, LA, California. Yes, the same Hidden Hills where Kim Kardashian owns a mansion. That said, the property spans over 12,000 square feet and features 8 bedrooms. The mansion also has a cabana, detached guesthouse, and the obligatory pool with Baja shelf.

How Big Is Nicki Minaj’s Car Collection?

Nicki Minaj owns multiple luxury and performance cars in her garage. Details on some are given below.

• Lamborghini Aventador: Nicki Minaj's candy-pink Lamborghini Aventador is a true showstopper. The Aventador had a price of around $450,000 but given Nicki’s customization, we are sure the Feelings album rapper must have paid a lot more.
• Bentley Continental GT: Another one of her cars that is painted in a shade of pink. The regular Continent GT had a six-figure price tag and Nicki’s 'Barbie Bentley' must have added a few extra thousand dollars to the base price. 
• Rolls-Royce Cullinan: In 2021, Nicki got her hands on a Rolls-Royce Cullinan and she got its paint job in pink shade as well.
• Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: It is one of the favorite cars that Nicki Minaj drives. If we excluded the Pink Print and Nicki’s brand value from it, the regular base factory model is worth $232,876.

Besides these, Nicki Minaj’s garage also includes Lamborghini Gallardo, Mercedes-Maybach, and more. You can learn more about Nicki Minaj's car collection here!.

What Are Nicki Minaj’s Charitable Contributions?

Nicki Minaj also believes in giving back to society, which has led her to make several charitable contributions throughout her career.

• To Education and Scholarships: In 2017, she launched a Twitter campaign, offering to pay off student loans and educational expenses for fans, demonstrating her commitment to empowering education. CNN reports that she has paid around $18,000 to students in need.
• Village in India: In 2018, Nicki Minaj supported a village in India through her collaboration with a social media fundraising platform and Pearl Foundation. Her donations helped in the provision of clean water, sanitary facilities, and educational resources.
• AIDS Awareness and Support: Nicki Minaj has been a vocal advocate for AIDS awareness and support. In 2012, she teamed up with Ricky Martin and M.A.C Cosmetics for their VIVA GLAM campaign, raising funds worth $270 million for AIDS research and treatment.
• Natural disasters: In 2017, after Hurricane Harvey devasted Houston, Nicki Minaj donated $25,000. 

Additionally, in collaboration with Wallmark, Nicki Minaj raised $150,000 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show hosted by Ellen DeGeneres. The money was given to her fans.

What’s Next For Nicki Minaj?

In 2024, Nicki Minaj started her Pink Friday 2 World Tour which is making waves. It has become the highest-grossing tour by a female rapper. Just last year, she released her latest album, ‘Pink Friday 2’, which is a follow-up to her 2018 album ‘Queen’. The tracklist consists of 22 new tracks, including features from Billie Eilish, Drake, and J. Cole.

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