Nicki Minaj is a rapper who grew up with an abusive father and attended La Guardia High School for the Arts. She was introduced to Lil Wayne, who launched her career in 2010 with her debut album Pink Friday and hit single "Your Love." While Minaj initially portrayed a sexual image, she has said she now wants to tone it down and show young girls they don't need sex appeal to succeed. Minaj has a tattoo that says "God is always with you."