Onika Miraj AKA Nicki Minaj
Educational Background and Location
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, New York (Queens)
Brief Personal Bio
Nicki Minaj had a rough childhood with many struggles but which inspired her to be better and rise above her and her family's problems. Nicki Minaj's father was "a severe drug addict with a long history of violence" and even lit the family's house on fire at one point in an attempt to kill Minaj's mother. These familial issues has helped Minaj fuel her to rise above the life her parents knew and become a strong female figure that her mother wasn't.
These are a Few of Their Favorite Things
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Favorite Color--Pink
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Favorite Food--Fried Chicken
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Favorite Fruit--Mango
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Favorite Music--Lil Wayne, Foxy Brown, Lil Kim, Missy Elliott
Common Literary Elements/Structure/Themes in their Work
Nicki Minaj's "songs and lyrics emulate hip-hop feminism as it functions in this percussive fashion" and "by critically analyzing these songs and videos through the lens of hip-hop feminism we can see that elements of her music are empowering while others are detrimental and insensitive".
Link to Matching PP Guides/Glossary Terms
http://www.powerpoetry.org/actions/5-tips-using-rhythm-and-rap
http://www.powerpoetry.org/actions/7-steps-addressing-post-racial-myth
http://www.powerpoetry.org/actions/top-feminist-slam-poems
http://www.powerpoetry.org/actions/7-tips-writing-rap
http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-terms/imagery
http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-terms/repetition
http://www.powerpoetry.org/poetry-terms/synonym
What does it mean if you were matched to this artist? Why is it important?
When matched to Nicki Minaj, you are matched to an artist who includes many of the similar techinques you put in your piece. For example, your piece may involve the theme of feminism and empowerment mixed with short structures. This may be an element of your poem (or main element). It is important to recognize the similarity you have to this artist because it helps you understand more of the style of your literary work. In this instance, your work would most likely contain techniques that are similar to Nicki Minaj's and recognizing this could help to further develop your style and approach at writing poems.
Literary Value
Nicki Minaj's lyrics are strong and short and are structured in a way that many would consider empowering (as many lyrics empower women and deal with feminism).
List of Albums / Artist Spotify Link
Pink Friday, The Pinkprint
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hCNtLu0JehylgoiP8L4Gh
Social Handles (Links)
twitter: @NICKIMINAJ, instagram: @NICKIMINAJ