1. Her Real Name Is Onika Tanya Maraj
Nicki’s birthname is Onika Tanya Maraj. When she started out in the biz, she went by nicknames such as “Cookie” and “Harajuki Barbie.” She ultimately decided to use Nicki Minaj as a stage name. Some reports suggest that Nicki actually hates the stage name that she has chosen.
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