11:57. used rap as a platform to expose the not-so-pretty reality occurring in neglected neighborhoods. Mumble rap just doesn’t fulfill this aspect of hip hop. And Pitbull's problem is that he thinks he's a serious rapper and "raps" about the same thing every time. He's a bad rapper, and the only reason he's famous is because of the songs he's done with other celebrities. Word of advice: AVOID BINGE LISTENING TO THE SONG "IT'S EVERYDAY BRO"! On his album Kamikaze, Eminem criticized multiple "mumble rappers" after declaring that "The boom bap is coming back with an axe to mumble rap" in the Royce da 5'9" song " Caterpillar ". His lyrics seem like they were written by a 4th-grader. More like some auto-tuned guy who is talking to us real fast, and his accent makes him sound almost impossible to understand. His voice is grading on the ears, he's ugly as all hell, his lyrics are nothing but talking about how big his dick is and how many girls are currently riding it, and he's just another Lil' Wayne wannabe. Which, if you didn't know, was just footage of people dancing at different locations across the globe. Some argue that mumble rap isn’t dumbing down audiences, … Hip-hop is supposed to be a voice for the voiceless. Sorry Jake Paulers! What bull. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; Brexit News Now, On one hand, you've got a … —, In a year of bad-faith arguments, directing scorn at the cosmic speck represented by a collaboration between the Chainsmokers and Coldplay feels futile. We have a whole list for you.”. Unsurprisingly, not everyone agreed with the list. Haha I'm dying laughing at you guys. There is absolutely no redeeming qualities about this person whatsoever. All he does is messes up every single song he features in. Mike Shinoda isn't influenced by this clown. He says his own name so much that you'd think he's slow and had to keep saying it or he'll forget it. But he don't even want us to see his faces because he always wear black glasses. His songs reflects a a tough reality in the muder capital of America, and I thinks he deserve som respect for that. “a huge misogynist”. Vanilla Ice redeemed himself in my opinion by joking about his past life. Boring vocals that sound more like mumbling than rapping, boring instrumentals. He has a little bit of talent...This guy on the other hand, is terrible. Are you serious?! With this in mind, it shouldn’t be a part of hip hop because it goes against its own foundation. His beats are terrible, but I have to admit that the melody and the harmonies are usually quite nice, but his voice ruins it and is never on beat and has a horrible rhythm. He has no fans. How he's not in the first 3 yet? Never has said or done anything that should matter in rap. She can't rap, she can't write her own damn lyrics, and she can't even speak properly. called her her former mentor T.I. Rap Music sucks! Best Polish Rappers 2015 #1 - Białas | Poland Polish Rap Hip … That's what her lyrics are like.Her ass. Average flow, rhyme schemes and delivery. “Mumble rap” is an up and coming term for a new sub-genre of hip hop music that started in the mid-2010s. Add new page. Yeah, Tyga's bad surre look at all the other crackheads he is being compared to. The pair’s first studio album together went platinum, and Magoo was featured on the hit track ‘Up Jumps Da Boogie’ with Timbaland, Missy Elliott, and Aaliyah. Complain about her as much as you want but she will always be my favorite rapper. The style of vocalizing used in mumble rap is increasingly all over modern hip-hop and is spreading across the states very quickly in 2020. Wait, IT IS. And it seem like he allways features in somebody else's song. Then, Iggy moved to the US and tried to become a rapper. Worst Rap Songs of 2018 (Staff Picks) From Kanye and Lil Pump's "I Love It" to 6ix9ine's Nicki Minaj-assisted "FEFE," our entire staff shares their picks for worst rap song of 2018. Horrible flow, trashy voice, and stupid lyrics. There are so many rappers that are just too terrible to listen to: Drake, 2 Chainz, Soulja Boy, Vanilla Ice, Birdman; the list goes on and on...But Waka Flocka Flame truly is the worst rapper on the planet. Of course, there are artists that we may dislike for any number of reasons: I can think of about 17 just from that photo alone. He claims that made it to the top of the rap game all by himself, with literally no help whatsoever. garbage, should be #1 - jramirez, Pitbull sounds horrible, trying to cover it up with bad words. #IDon'tDoThatOften. I would rather listen to 'Anaconda' than listen to another verse of 'WAP.'. Also comment below if you think we should make best and worst into a !!! Mumble rap | Horrible Music & Songs Wiki | Fandom. Listen at his freestyle on TimWestwoodTV. Soulja Biy had an offspring who officially finished it off at 2014. Who can save Hip-Hop now? Post Malone Austin Richard Post (born July 4, 1995), known professionally as Post Malone, is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and guitarist. She's an atrocious insult to the legitimate music community. You guys obviously haven't listened to his "I can't rap Vol. His songs are just unlistenable, except for Taste. Lil Mosey. He's not a rapper, he's a DJ and producer who shouts things on all of his songs. Other than that, he's fine. Talented Vs. Untalented Rappers, Talented Vs. Talentless Rappers, Popular Rap Songs 2019. This guy's lyrics are really dumb. Heck, I don't even think rapping counts as music. This song got negative reviews because it only talks about Jake Paul's disrespectful pride and has excessive use of curse words. In that song, he has sex with a 17 year old woman named Kylie Jenner. It may have similar topic, but at least they made upbeat and happy with some type of effort and intelligence. What is wrong with you guys? This sounds like a stuck-up parody. Future’s a veteran in the field of mumble rap, but the newish sort of manic, emo outlook he’s been bringing to street rap is what really broke ground. No flow, lyrics or charisma. Let's get started / 5. He doesn't deserve the fame he has at all. A bad diss track on Eminem Rap devil. This world is so screwed up... Every song by him is just him rapping about things that he believes make him look cool, but he uses the same topics in every song. Dudes like him aren't really supposed to make it big. Not to mention that half of the time when he "raps", he makes no sense whatsoever. Electrifying. Rounding out the top ten is Blueface at number two, followed by Lil Yachty, Stunna 4 Vegas, Silkk the Shocker, Jojo Simmons, G Herbo, 50 Tyson, Lil B, and I-20. She's a self-centered, nepotistic egomaniac. only thing worse is lil pump and 6ix9ine i think. I hate when he shouts his name " 2 CHAINZ ". He ruined Children with his song “Stimulated”. “a huge misogynist” following an interview in which the Hustle Gang rapper described her as his “biggest blunder” as a record producer. This guy makes lil Wayne look smart. Just a brat who's acting like a cool jock when in real life he is pampered by maids and cries whenever he stubs his toe. Here's one thing that really, and I mean REALLY baffles my mind. Drake was on Degrassi, one of the most popular teen shows of that generation. Helped found the image rapper. Calls herself the queen of rap and she can't even write decent verses. Earlier this month (October 11), Iggy Azalea – who placed 26 on the list – called her her former mentor T.I. Loosening the restraints of Chopper rap allow the artist more creative freedom over the beat, the lyrics, and the ad-libs. Lil Baby. GUDDA FUCKING GUDDA? KRS One once said, “Rap is something you do, Hip Hop is something you live”. no flow doesn't mean he can't rap to a beat, which mostly he isn't really good at either, but as far as lyrical flow there's no sense or strategy in anything he writes. Joyner Lucas, Eminem, Tupac, and Logic.I mean honestly, once Vanilla Ice could beat you in a rap battle, then you know you've got ...more, if u listened to dame tu cosita gang then u know why. Mumble rap (often used to describe "emo rap" and "SoundCloud rap") is a loosely defined microgenre of hip hop that largely spread on the online audio distribution platform SoundCloud in the 2010s. The only time I have ever heard him say a full sentence is on the hook on MGK's song Lace Up. What is the meaning of ESSKETIT? Even shinoda s fort minor is is West Coast influenced not Vanilla Ice. A bull artist who claims that because she moved to a southern city she raps that way. Worst rapper since 6IX9INE. He's like, 56, or something, and he talks about dating 23-year-old people.) Share PINTEREST Email Print Music. Rappers that make music with lyrics very difficult to understand or rappers that make a song with very basic lyrics and use adlibs(ay,yuh) to make it sound dope. bring his name up around an older hip hop listener and see what happens. Rappers that make music with lyrics very difficult to understand or rappers that make a song with very basic lyrics and use adlibs(ay,yuh) to make it sound dope. ?? Worst rapper of all time, Lil Wayne. Then he adds a chorus and names the song after the chorus. He's just a mumble and autistic rapper with no charisma. This guy is the worst rapper ever! He is not handsome he don't have hair he don't have good voice he have the worst style with horrible facial hair style. Oh and those of you who say try listing to his music when your not stoned and you'll realize it's awful lol I haven't smoked weed in 2 years and I listen to wiz almost everyday. See the rest of the top 50 below. On the top 50 WORST RAPPERS LIST? But hate on Tyga because he, "is a Lil Wayne copy." The Evolution Of Mumble Rap. You need to listen to all the rappers and REALLY is the worst. In the recent history of hip hop a new subgenre known as “mumble rap” has emerged. He only made like a few good songs in which all were due to outside interference from other rappers or the sound of the beats.Lil Wayne alone can't make good music. Neither is the song. It's hypocritical that this guy claimed Tupac is boring. The 25 most quintessential mumble rap songs form Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Future, Migos, Playboi Carti, Desiigner, Lil Yachty and more. Awful. This guy makes nicki minaj look like the best rapper ever to exist. Now THIS is the worst rapper ever, not Wayne. People like logic, T.I, and even lil wayne should not be above this piece of trash, and that is the first time I ever called a rapper trash. Most of his songs are just him speaking in a normal tone while a random, uncatchy, stupid beat plays in the background. He even gives us the middle finger when he was in a foreign country. Listen to some real music, people! a doctor? Screw him. Not only that, but his only single, "Rack City" is one of the worst rap songs ever created, with a terrible flow, boring beat, lines like "I got your grandma on my dick" and "Got my other bitch messing with my other bitch", and his performance makes him sound bored and uninterested. Soulja boy on the other hand just sucks.Eminem can rapNotorious BIG can rapJay Z can rap2pac can rapParappa, well he's not real but he can rap goodSoulja boy however can't rap. Pretty sure the only thing he raps about is cars (and that apparently there is no such thing as friends). Just dress an act a certain way an mumble some bull over a beat. Now we gotta listen to Lil Wayne talking bout the same stuff then birdman starts acting like dr. Dre. She's terrible and shouldn't be considered a rapper. nonsense, no flow, inconsistent. This ‘gangsta-rap music’ was usually followed by violent lyrics, profanity, and disdain towards the police. This girl can't rap. In my opinion I do think they are Because they are no lyrical rappers. lol Lil b, OJ, Chief Keef, Herbo, Carti, Birdman (he’s grown on me), Shawty Lo, Cassidy, Carti, Plies, Bow Wow, Luda, Slim Jimxi (better than sway lee), Earl are names that shouldnt even be close to this list, — Trapphone. Also. One of the reasons why mumble rap has a damaging impact on Hip Hop is the intensive use of drugs by the rappers promoting this sub-gender. By clicking “Create Account”, you are indicating that you have read and agree to the Terms of Service. Should've put him at #1, Top Ten Most Bizarre Things that Have Fallen from the Sky, Countries With the Most COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Cases, Best Fitness Center Chains and Gym Franchises. Wanna know some people who actually started from the bottom? Eminem has taken mastery to another level. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources . Jay-Z. He rap like a dick and he only speaks of women he has and that do sex all the time thinking that he is an idol. He is a low-level thief for stealing Under Pressure (okay, no I'm just saying that because Queen is the best yet I don't know the legalities of said use of Under Pressure). How this dude got famous completely blows my mind. At the end of the day, the term “mumble rap” does not even begin to cover the fresh perspective these young rappers have brought to the industry. Even Soulja Boy and got a little better. and knows nothing about real music. This video is Rdcworld1s opinion of who are the BEST And Worst Rappers in the music industry today.. She is ( tied with lil wayne and soulja boy) the worst rapper of all time. He realizes he was a joke. His songs sound like it has been lazily written, and it has very unintelligent and yawning topics of money and women, and even sometimes drugs. Gangsta rap grew commercially after West-coast based rappers such as Ice-T and rap groups like N.WA. I played his early mixtapes in my car constantly, and only a select group of people were down with the sound. He can't even rap to begin with. Only good beat he ever laid was on Rihanna. Horrible Music & Songs. what. (@ChrissaSJE) October 21, 2019, That 50 worst rappers list is more trash than the 50 best rapper list. One of the worst "rappers" in the industry, I hate this guy so much, he raps about the same stuff in every song! Guwop's only good songs are ones where he's featuring someone else. Biggest artist in the genre, ghost writing allegations shot his credibility amongst many (Drake is still a skilled writer and rapper, don't ever be fooled. If you disrespect him, he will write a devastating diss track in 15 minutes. Upvote-5 Downvote. It is not like that every rap song with those same topics are all bad, take "Broccoli" from DRAM and Lil Yachty for example, that in my opinion was actually a descent rap song. It should get its own name and definition just like any other subgenre in the way that punk rock and metal did. Him and Lil Ugly Mane are probably the only mumble rappers I find good Uzi is very overrated travis is the best mumble rapper in the game Kodak Black Bill K. Kapri is an American rapper better known by his stage name Kodak Black. I mean, as much as I enjoy Tupac, it's his opinion and he's entitled to it but has he ever listened to his own music. All Pitbull does is rap about famous cities. But Gucci Mane so low? Let’s start with one of the best (and also a personal favorite) “No Role Modelz” by J Cole (score 0.86). And even if he grew up in a ghetto, (and no offense to canadians) he has no idea what Canadian ghettos are like compared to American ghettos. He is so annoying and repetitive. Oh where to start? And he's actually a pretty good producer, by the way. Wikis. 23 October 2019, 14:00. What the heck?! Here we have a classic example of yet another jackass trying to be something he isn't for those of you who don't know he is trying to be a rapper now I read his bio he didn't have real hard life like Eminem, Jayz, Chester Bennington, Bret Mazur, Corey Taylor or the guys from Hollywood undead these guys were born into there life situations this ass had his choice and chose wrong so he has really no right to be a rapper he just sounds dumb kinda like vanilla ice. He just made some crappy pop song with people dancing and got famous somehow), Lil B the BasedGod is the rawest rapper alive. She has no passion or ingenuity and certainly no skill compared to the likes of 2pac or Biggie (no one in their right mind would compare her against those two musical geniuses anyway, though). Nf i guess makes more sad music and dont know much about him so im not going to tell much bout him but his fanbase is so annoying Hopsin is also really like "we hate mumble rap and here is some real rap" and start to rap fast and after hating on trap artists cuz they talk some dumb shit in … Personally I love Chris Brown and his new album ROYALTY and his song Fine China but I just thinks he needs to stop trying to rap and stick with singing because soon his whole "trying to rap" thing isn't gonna work and his career is gonna get ruined and he is surely gonna regret it. The list may or may not include your favorite rappers but dont be dissapointed there will be more parts to this. This guy all he does is write rude and gross songs. She's inescapable. By clicking “Create Account”, you are indicating that you have read and agree to the Terms of Service. Oh I’m excited for this, so in no particular order, here we go: Smokepurpp This guy raps about his Audi and Mercedes. He was banned from there. His first Top 10 single had him complaining about boy bands, and his latest has him complaining about mumble rap. I’m never gonna chill in my room listening to lil pump, but if someone puts on Kodak black or chief keef at a party? Rappers such as Young Thug, Gunna, Hall Jr 2026, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch, DaBaby, Kevin Gates, 6ix9ine, Future (rapper), Gucci Mane and Blazer Barboza similar artists that … These so called “artists”, who recently tagged themselves as “mumble rappers” for delivering appallingly bad raps over equally horrendous beats, are excessively using codeine and synthetic weed while recording their music. But I just find it hard to find a redeeming quality in any of Soulja Boy's music. And seriously what is so good about him. By Sammy Said Apr 26, 2013. He doesn't really even rap. If he's not bad I should smoke some pot and write down the first 20 words that come into my head and autotune it. Guys, lil b is a parody. Why is Jake Paul not #1? Look, I respect her dreams and her acheiving those dreams, but she's still bad at what she does.So, now, she's everywhere in the "hated songs" universe. I'm not even exaggerating; he wrote and released "T-Shirts and Buddens" 15 minutes after Joe Budden dissed him. Do we live in a world without Lil Pump, for god's sake? Not to mention that he uses autotune. Rap is America’s folk music, constantly taking stock of the nation. What's that even supposed to mean? Why the hell to people like the song Gucci Gang. The rapper escalated his beef with his rival Drake when the song “Infrared” from his 2018 album Daytona, he accused Drake of using a ghostwriter.Drake responded to the song less than one … But if you've heard his discography, especially his earliest work and his freestyles, it's unquestionable... he holds the crown. … One of the reasons why mumble rap has a damaging impact on Hip Hop is the intensive use of drugs by the rappers promoting this sub-gender. He's just a huge disgrace to rap itself. Because more and more people are starting to realize how awful he is, how he's one of the worst rappers that ever lived. I mean, seriously, you people don't know talent when you hear it. german anime fan, high chance of cheating in mm … Not ONLY was it rehearsed, but his flow and lyrics were still awful.5.YOU DIDN'T START FROM THE BOTTOM. First he a idiot for signin Lil Wayne. I don't care about the influence, this dude is legit awful and hearing him rap is just bad. The number one spot was taken by Magoo, part of the duo Timbaland & Magoo in the late 1990s. Here are his lyrics to it:When a cute girl flirt you and you call and she won't pick up that girl isn't loyal.What? How to be Iggy Azalea :1)Freestyle like a dolphin2)DON"T have developed lyrics3)Write about ass or brag how you are the prettiest EVER..4)And do you know that Eminem is banned in some countries because he hates on women.In "Pretty Girls" Iggy doesn't do anything than say that women control the world and are better than menYOU ARE FINALLY AN IGGY AZALEA! No meaning. Either way, “mumble rap” is a thing, for now. I played his early mixtapes in my car constantly, and only a select group of people were down with the sound. KRS One once said, “Rap is something you do, Hip Hop is something you live”. HE THINKS HE'S BETTER THAN 2PAC AND BIGGIE! This ass tried to run for president! Seeing J Cole at the top is particularly interesting since he is a known critic of mumble rap. A HUGE DISGRACE TO RAP, and only famous because of lil Wayne, another stupid rapper. That's her most recognized feature (not kidding, it is! HOW?! According to this list Chief Keef is better the Nas. Needless to say, it is barely a … The Top 5 Worst Lyrics I've Ever Heard...This Month (February 2014) Lyrics: Hi, I'm the Rap Critic, and these are the top 5 worst lyrics I've just happened to hear this month. He is noted for his singles "Roll in Peace", "Tunnel Vision", and "No Flockin", as well as his numerous legal issues. His first Top 10 single had him complaining about boy bands, and his latest has him complaining about mumble rap. At least Lil Pump writes his own lyrics.2.He's a disgrace to the game. and I felt like I was dying slowly and I deleted this track. Ugh... this kid though. He makes up the worst lyrics to a song and sounds nothing like he's rapping. Sure, he has a few trash songs, but some of his stuff from 2008-2012 was actually really good. Or any other famous rapper who actually has talent? It is called “Homicide”. Once I came across this fan on iTunes and she gave away all her PERSONAL INFORMATION asking if he could meet her. He imitates the modern hiphop phase. You don't yell some senseless crap and call that hip-hop. You do all realize that Eminem is completley fake. All he ever talks about swag. His song "Gucci Gang" sucks. And that's not just in the game of rap. Every other rapper should wish they had drakes skill. His beats are simplistic and obnoxious, his lyrics are laughably bad, his flow is hilariously off-beat and his delivery is annoying. 1,328 Pages. must be baiting. Please stop, kid. Many people dissed Eminem and the only one that drew attention was Ja Rule who should be at least top 10 on this list. Browse more videos. His rapping absolutely sucks and his voice is awful. Push T has released three solo albums which include My Name Is My Name (2013), King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude (2015) and Daytona(2018).. A way for the poor to speak. Rather, they are meant to make people cringe. Really good he probably was the best … The albums listed here are rap albums or trap albums, or something – not Hip Hop albums as far as we are concerned. Get this trash out of music. Ugh, first of all, shove that disgusting tongue inside your mouth. Jay-Z. he is a terrible rapper, he writes bad lyrics and he got an ice cream tattoed on his face. The only song I know he has by himself is dope peddler which is like the worst song ever. BHAD BHABIE – That’s What I Said (adsbygoogle = … This guy is a huge joke. Advertisement. November 3rd, 2016 FolkMetaphysics. Some of the most popular artists out now have slurred their way through a song or two. Below, you'll find who many feel are the worst of the worst in the genre. He is not Nas or Kendrick, but he still is an alright rapper. He could have accidentally hurt or killed someone! That just proves how obsessive and brainless his fans are. P. Diddy, Jay-Z, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent; they are some of the richest hip-hop artists in history. FROM YOUNG MONEY? She is real. That 50 worst rappers list is more trash than the 50 best rapper list. People laughed at me back in 2010, as a freshman in college, when I tried to put them onto Future. he can't actually rap that fast he just edits it. With this in mind, it shouldn’t be a part of hip hop because it goes against its own foundation. Mumble rap isn’t listened to for musicians skills or insightful lyrics. I've gone to 3 dances at my school, and at least 1 Iggy Azalea song was played there. Oh, and he calls himself "T-Raw", because every bad rapper always needs a cheesy nickname to go with their already-stupid rapper name. Sweetie. His content is also quite shallow. PS its not TYGA! This ‘gangsta-rap music’ was usually followed by violent lyrics, profanity, and disdain towards the police. It’s party music, or music when your smoking with friends. If you're looking for a good song to binge listen, do not binge listen to any of his songs. I love Zay but he actually mumbles far more than Future and … Report. He should be one of the members of PETA, since he kept banging the goats nonstop. What? Really? Still, the following musicians made things worse. These so called “artists”, who recently tagged themselves as “mumble rappers” for delivering appallingly bad raps over equally horrendous beats, are excessively using codeine and synthetic weed while recording their music. Now look at the man today - one of the top 3 artists … certified hitmaker is one of the best albums of 2020. And this is why you're the one.You know Jay had to try this one at least once, given his wife's background. There are a million things wrong with it, see how many you can find! It's b/c, in the world today, people think that every rapper is seriously talented and it's just sad what kind of rap songs are put on the radio. We all now that jake paul is a bad rapper and all of all a person.. I don't even consider "Watch Me" an actual song. used rap as a platform to expose the not-so-pretty reality occurring in neglected neighborhoods. All of his songs are overplayed on the radio, and the only reason they get such high ratings is because the people who work with him happen to be good. The term implies a mumbling or unclear vocal delivery by artists, and may generally refer to rappers who do not share the genre's typical emphasis on lyricism. Why is she one of the best female rappers of this time? Birdman sucks he brags about cars, money, champagne, house, and he can't rap he sounds high and dehydrated and he is about to puke! Henry Adaso. Who made this? That makes no sense. Binge listen to the good songs by legends such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Queen, or Fall Out Boy! In 2007-2008, Soulja Boy nearly killed Hip-Hop and put it on critical. Whiz Khalifa is credited with coining the phrase “mumble rap” with an interview that he did on HOT 97 in June of 2016. Mumble Rap is not a real thing or term. Drake grew up lower middle class at worst. Sure, these best of and worst of lists are subjective, but plenty of us … Not enough. Have you heard 'Gooba'? Rap is America’s folk music, constantly taking stock of the nation. The 25 most quintessential mumble rap songs form Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Future, Migos, Playboi Carti, Desiigner, Lil Yachty and more. She objectifies women to the extreme with her never-ending flow of sexual references and her disgustingly fake body. Her fake name that she stole froma Gary Larson panel.Her life: Was born and raised in Australia, with two parents whose jobs got decent money. Drake is the most fake in the game. Chief keef is the most lyrical rapper in the game. I know these fuck niggaz don't got Lil Yachty & Lil B up there with Ron Artest and 50 Tyson. You people haven't listen to all of her songs. It's all his chorus singers. Wiz is one of the greatest. I actually started to laugh. Nicky Minaj is actually a pretty good rapper. The fact that this horrible excuse for a rapper gets lots of views on YouTube and has become somewhat mainstream still remains a mystery to me. It's hilarious when people like him diss the biggest rappers of all time. Drake was never at "the bottom" but a longshot. literally speaks on a maximum of 5 topics over and over again in the same song, some times in 2 or three lines. He talks about money, drugs, sex, getting high on weed, talking about how stoned he is, man I don't wanna listen to that . Even though Chris Brown is black, do not ever give him any praise because there has been a long history of him abusing women. 2 Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj, known professionally as Nicki Minaj (born December 8, 1982) is a Trinidadian/American rapper / pop music artist.