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| − | [[File:Nicki,_Roman,_and_Barbie.jpg|thumb|Roman and Barbie, two of her most famous alter egos.]] |
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| − | An '''alter ego''' is described as a second self<ref>[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/alter+ego alter ego - definition by The Free Dictionary] Retrieved August 23, 2012.</ref>, which is believed to be distinct from a person's normal or original personality.<ref name="wikipedia">''Wikipedia:'' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alter_ego Alter ego] Retrieved August 23, 2012.</ref> Alter egos are used by numerous performing artists who use stage or screen personae both to entertain audiences and to explore new identities for themselves<ref name="wikipedia" /> but usually, people who have been deprived or who haven't been able to do what they always wanted to do in life have an alter ego.<ref>[http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/11252/1/Alter-Ego-Definition.html Alter Ego Definition - HealthGuidance] Retrieved August 23, 2012.</ref> |
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| − | Onika Tanya Maraj has created alter egos by different manners. The alter ego [[Cookie]] was created because of her parents' constant fights and arguments<ref name="cookie">[http://nymag.com/guides/summer/2010/66786/ Nicki Minaj, the Rapper With a Crush on Meryl Streep - New York Magazine] Retrieved August 23, 2012.</ref>. Later, she created alter egos like [[Rosa]] and [[Nicole]] for entertainment purposes.<ref>''YouTube video:'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB2RWv3eH4U Nicki Interview on Lopez Tonight] Retrieved August 23, 2012.</ref> "Nicki Minaj" was originally an alter ego of Maraj but was later used as her stage name. In today music, alter egos has been more frequently used by artists. Both Lady Gaga and Beyonce have created their alter egos "Jo Calderone" and "Sasha Fierce", respectively. Minaj alter egos have more <span class="plainlinks">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persona#In_music persona]</span>'s characteristics than alter ego's characteristics but Minaj herself has stated that she call them her alter egos.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuehVDvYsv0&list=PL9331E7F60273C3EE Chelsea Lately: Nicki Minaj] Retrieved July 1, 2013.</ref> |
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| − | == List of alter egos == |
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| − | The following is a list of alter egos created by Nicki Minaj for personal, creative or entertainment reasons: |
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| − | | [[File:Cookie_icon.png|100px]] |
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| − | | [[Cookie]] |
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| − | | Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago |
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| − | | Minaj's childhood |
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| − | | She is the first alter ego of Nicki Minaj, introduced to escape the troubles of her home life as a child.<ref name="cookie" /> |
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| − | | [[File:Onika_icon.jpg|100px|thumb]] |
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| − | | [[Onika]] |
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| − | | Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago |
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| − | | "[[Letting Go (Dutty Love)]] |
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| − | | She is one of Nicki's normal characters.<ref name="onika" /> |
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| − | | [[Female Weezy]] |
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| − | | Queens, New York City |
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| − | | "[[Y.U. Mad]]" |
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| − | | She is represented as the female version of [[Lil Wayne]].<ref>[http://rapfix.mtv.com/2011/11/27/nicki-minaj-female-weezy-in-birdman-y-u-mad-video/ Nicki Minaj Is Female Weezy In Birdman's 'Y.U. Mad' Video] Retrieved August 23, 2012.</ref> |
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| − | | [[The Harajuku Barbie]] |
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| − | | Queens, New York City |
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| − | | "[[Itty Bitty Piggy]]" |
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| − | | Often shortened simply to '''Barbie''', is the name of one of Minaj's longest lasting and most famous alter egos, particularly known for her soft voice. |
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| − | | [[File:Lap_Dance_Nika_icon.png|100px]] |
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| − | | [[Lap Dance Nika]] |
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| − | | Unknown |
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| − | | [[I Am Music II Tour]] |
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| − | | She performed lap dances at Wayne's tour and later retired when the tour ended. She is rumored to appear when a lap dance is needed. |
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| − | | [[Martha Zolanski]] |
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| − | | London, England |
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| − | | "[[Roman's Revenge]]" |
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| − | | She is the mother of [[Roman Zolanski]] and an alter ego of Minaj,<ref>[http://www.barkbiteblog.com/2011/01/nicki-minaj-lives-a-fairy-tale-life-in-moment-4-life-video.html Nicki Minaj lives a fairy tale life in "Moment 4 Life" video] Retrieved August 16, 2012.</ref> She is the godmother of Nicki and is a strict and traditional woman. |
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| − | | [[File:Nicki_Lewinsky_icon.png|100px]] |
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| − | | [[Nicki Lewinsky]] |
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| − | | Queens, New York City |
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| − | | "[[Sunshine (2008 song)|Sunshine]]" |
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| − | | She is one of the most know alter egos of Minaj when she was an underground artist, and is known for her sexual lyrics. |
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| − | | [[File:Nicki_Teresa_icon.png|100px]] |
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| − | | [[Nicki Teresa]] |
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| − | | New York City |
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| − | | Minaj's visit at "The Garden of Dreams Foundation" |
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| − | | Also known as '''The Healer''', is an alter ego, who wears a colorful scarf around her head and went around places as the "healer to her fans."<ref>[http://www.rap-up.com/2010/11/18/nicki-minaj-has-healing-powers/ Rap-Up.com: Nicki Minaj Has Healing Powers] Retrieved August 2, 2012.</ref> |
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| − | | [[File:Nicki_the_Boss_icon.png|100px]] |
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| − | | [[Nicki the Boss]] |
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| − | | Queens, New York City |
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| − | | "[[Jump Off '07]]" |
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| − | | She is described as the ingenious austere business woman that always thinks outside of the box, who is never afraid to assert herself.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/nickiminaj# Nicki Minaj Myspace page] Retrieved August 1, 2012.</ref> |
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| − | | [[Nicki the Ninja]] |
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| − | | Philippines |
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| − | | "[[Higher Than a Kite]]" |
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| − | | She is a hip hop lyrical assassin, who is sometimes naughty.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/nickiminaj# Nicki Minaj Myspace page] Retrieved July 31, 2012.</ref> |
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| − | | [[File:Nicole_icon.png|100px]] |
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| − | | [[Nicole]] |
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| − | | California |
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| − | | [[Elle photo shoot (2013)|Elle photo shoot interview]] |
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| − | | She is portrayed as a very sweet and bubbly, fangirl interviewer with a fancy accent. |
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| − | | [[File:Norman_icon.png|100px]] |
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| − | | [[Norman]] |
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| − | | Middle East |
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| − | | Minaj's UStream |
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| − | | He is an alter ego of Minaj, who makes appearances on UStream along with [[SB]].<ref>[http://twitter.com/#!/NICKIMINAJ/statuses/48604925638361090 Nicki mention Norman in her twitter] Retrived April 28, 2012</ref> |
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| − | | [[Point Dexter]] |
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| − | | Unknown |
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| − | | "[[The Creep]]" |
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| − | | Often shortened to simply '''Dexter''', is one of Minaj's alter ego who is creepy and a pervert.<ref>Maraj, Onika. and likes to play with her coon coon(@NICKIMINAJ). "[http://twitter.com/#!/NICKIMINAJ/statuses/31628534774497280 Her name is Dexter... Point Dexter ---> RT @TM_PCola: @NICKIMINAJ So what's ur "Creep" character's name? She needs a name]." Jan. 30, 2011, 3:23 AM. Tweet.</ref> |
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| − | | [[File:Roman_Zolanski_icon.png|100px]] |
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| − | | [[Roman Zolanski]] |
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| − | | London, England |
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| − | | "[[Bottoms Up]]" |
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| − | | Minaj's most well-known and utilized alter ego, described as a blond homosexual male characterized as being far more outspoken and wild than Nicki herself. |
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| − | | [[File:Rosa_icon.png|100px]] |
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| − | | [[Rosa]] |
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| − | | Spain, or Latin American |
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| − | | ''[[Lopez Tonight]]'' |
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| − | | She is an alter ego of Minaj, created in an interview due to the Mexican origins of the host.<ref>''YouTube video:'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB2RWv3eH4U Nicki Interview on Lopez Tonight] Retrieved May 26, 2012.</ref> |
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| − | | [[File:Tyrone_icon.png|100px]] |
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| − | | [[Tyrone]] |
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| − | | Harlem, New York City |
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| − | | "[[Till the World Ends (The Femme Fatale Remix)]]" |
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| − | | He is a crackhead from Harlem who raps in a detuned and erratic way. |
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| − | ==Unconfirmed/Unofficial alter egos== |
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| − | In various occasions Minaj have called herself by many different names leading to fan's speculate of more alter egos, however, those have not been confirmed by Minaj as her alter egos or simply they do not have enough information to be classified as alter egos. The following is a list of unconfirmed or unofficial alter egos of Nicki Minaj: |
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| − | #'''The Bride of Blackenstein''': character of Minaj created for an episode of ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', who acted like a complainant wife.<ref>[http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshh4eEwj33wv912N8dY Video: Lol: "The Bride Of Blackenstein" Saturday Night Live Comedy Skit Starring Nicki Minaj! "That Booty Is A Masterpiece"] Retrieved July 2, 2013.</ref> Some fans catalog her as an alter ego. |
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| − | #'''Da Kid''': Minaj sometimes change her tone when saying "Da Kid" but it could probably just be nickname like "Nicki Minaj."<ref>''Twitter:'' [https://twitter.com/nickiminaj/status/173071562386317312 Zzzaamn zzzaddy da kid aint neva lef! :p > RT @itsOoneySwain: Damnnnnnnn, it sound like mixtape @NickiMinaj on "Roman Reloaded"] Retrieved July 2, 2013.</ref><ref>''Twitter:'' [https://twitter.com/nickiminaj/status/182806213287882753 Whenever I say Harajuku Barbie they erupt. Its like...I can't take it. Jamaica, Queens to Tokyo yo...like da kid been shoutin dem out 4ever!] Retrieved July 2, 2013.</ref> |
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| − | #'''Dr. Minaj''': for the music video of "[[Out of My Mind]]," Minaj created a character for the video called "Dr. Minaj" who falls in love with her patient B.o.B. |
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| − | #'''Black Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana''': referring to herself as "Hannah Montana," Minaj could mean various things: like Miley Cyrus had Hannah Montana, she have alter egos or she is a super star like Montana.<ref>''Rap Genius:'' [http://rapgenius.com/697675 Nicki Minaj – Here and There (Girl You Bad) Lyrics] Retrieved July 2, 2013.</ref><ref>''Rap Genius:'' [http://rapgenius.com/2279 Nicki Minaj – I Get Crazy Lyrics] Retrieved July 2, 2013.</ref><ref>''Rap Genius:'' [http://rapgenius.com/562096 Nicki Minaj – Easy Lyrics] Retrieved July 2, 2013.</ref> |
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| − | #'''Sexy Chocolate''': Minaj said on her twitter that her stripper name is "Sexy Chocolate."<ref>''Twitter:'' [https://twitter.com/nickiminaj/status/234734890342563840 Sexy Chocolate > RT @sexyshybarbie: @NICKIMINAJ wuts ya stripper name?] Retrieved July 2, 2013.</ref> Nothing else is known about her. |
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| − | #'''Super Snatch''': for the [[Beam Me Up Scotty photo shoot]], Minaj said that she was dress up like "Super Snatch" and said that she is "coming soon" before saying "the fastest boss in the business."<ref>''YouTube:'' [http://youtu.be/zUNgVZEoeAo?t=2m14s Nicki Minaj- Come Up Magazine Photoshoot & Hood Affairs Interview] Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> |
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| − | #'''None Salmon: '''Nicki responded to a tweet that stated "Your stripper name is the color of your underwear and the last thing you ate," and deemed herself "None Salmon." |
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| − | #'''Lorie Zolanski:'''This is a rumoured alter ego of Nicki that appeared in "Stupid Hoe" and "Beez in The Trap" ,she is apparently related to Roman and Martha.Lorie talks in a kiddy voice and she also have a lisp. |
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| − | #'''Mermie:'''A rumoured alter ego was made by fans everytime they see Nicki in a green wig and a bikini like in "Massive Attack",Super Bass","Starships" etc.,Mermie is a mermaid that came to land hence it's name. |
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