One of the many changes to which the rapper has had to adjust is her stage name.

Nicki Minaj was born Onika Tanya Maraj in 1982, according toCapital Xtra.

Nicki’s name change would naturally come with the rise of her career.

Nicki Minaj in a blonde and pink wig

Then, as a signed artist, Nicki Maraj was faced with changing her name.

But he convinced me."

She wasn’t thrilled, but she’s become one of the world’s most well-known names.

Nicki Minaj in a yellow wig

She wants to remain the same Onika Tanya Maraj that her friends and family have always known.

“To me I’m not Nicki Minaj when I’m with them.”