Trinidad-born Nicki Minaj has been named Billboard’s “Rising Star” for 2011. Nicki has had an amazing year! The recognition by Billboard highlights a year filled with huge sucesses including her chart-topping massive-selling “Pink Friday” album and, most recently, two awards at the American Music Awards. The Rising Star Award acknowledges Minaj’s phenomenal year and will be presented at the Billboard Women in Music Event on Dec. 2 in New York City.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized by Billboard,” says Minaj. “My nation of barbz and I have come a mighty long way; yet we are nowhere close to where God will take us. Sit back and enjoy the ride.”
