How Did Nicki Minaj Get Started In Music?

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#9. After being involved with music and acting in high school, she eventually picked up rapping. She was signed to Young Money Entertainment, and released three mixtapes by 2007. Her second single “Your Love” topped the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart, making Nicki the first female artist to hit #1 solo since 2002.

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