This contemporary biography series profiles the lives of some of today's most prominent newsmakers; whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention.; This book covers the life and career of rapper Nicki Minaj. Minaj is a slew of personalities and musical styles crammed into a small package. On the one hand she is a foul-mouthed, fast-spitting rapper prone to switching accents and dropping creative, fun; Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well