Nicki Minaj says she’s leaving the rap game to have a family

Mrs. Petty announced on Thursday that she’s decided to retire “and have my family.”

https://twitter.com/nickiminaj/status/1169676721865412608?s=21

I don’t know if we should take Nicki serious right now. However, thank you for the infinite memories you’ve given us. Queen radio, tours, music, all of it. We thank God for you always. Love you so fucking much. Thank you for everything.

In 2011, Minaj won two American Music Awards – one for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and the other for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album, for her debut album Pink Friday. She went on to win in both categories again the following year, with the “Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album” award being for her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. In 2015, Minaj won in the same categories again, with the “Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album” award being for her third studio album The Pinkprint. In 2011, Minaj won her first MTV Video Music Award for Best Hip-Hop Video for her single “Super Bass”. The following year, Minaj won another award for Best Female Video for her single “Starships”. In 2015 and 2018, she won the awards for Best Hip-Hop Video for “Anaconda” and “Chun-Li”. She also won the BET Awards for Best Female Hip Hop Artist from 2010 to 2016 (7 awards).

Throughout 2011 to 2016, Minaj was nominated for a total of 10 Grammy Awards. She received her first Grammy nomination in 2011 in the category Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for the single “My Chick Bad” with fellow rapper Ludacris at the 53rd ceremony. For the 54th Grammy Awards in 2012, Minaj received nominations for Best New Artist and Best Rap Album for her debut album Pink Friday, and Best Rap Performance for her single “Moment 4 Life” featuring Drake. In 2015, Minaj received two nominations at the 57th Grammy Awards for Best Rap Song for her single “Anaconda” and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her joint single “Bang Bang”, with Jessie J and Ariana Grande. For the 58th Grammy Awards in 2016, Minaj received three nominations, including Best Rap Album for her third studio album The Pinkprint.

This year, she became the first female rapper to officially sell 100 million units as certified by the RIAA.