Claim: Nicki Minaj is a singer.
Evidence: Onika Tanya Maraj -LRB- born December 8 , 1982 -RRB- , known professionally as Nicki Minaj -LRB- -LSB- langpronnɪkɪ_mɪ ` nɑːdʒ -RSB- -RRB- , is a Trinidadian-born American rapper , singer , songwriter and model.