Nicki Minaj is often considered the undisputed queen of rap and hip hop. With over 190 awards under her belt, she’s become a favorite in the music industry. She has inspired countless female artists to walk the same path, with Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Ice Spice, and Latto crediting her as one of their biggest influences.

Nicki Minaj has released over 1,000 songs and sold over 100 million records worldwide, making her the best-selling female rapper of all time. Unsurprisingly, this also makes her one of the world’s richest female artists of the 21st century, with a net worth spanning tens of millions.

Here’s everything we know about Nicki Minaj’s net worth, including her various income sources.

What Is Nicki Minaj’s Net Worth? 

As of 2025, Nicki Minaj’s net worth is estimated to be between $150 million and $190 million.

Much of her net worth comes from her ludicrous career in the music industry. She has released countless platinum-selling albums and has topped the US Billboard charts for weeks with every release.

Beyond music, Nicki Minaj earns a substantial amount from brand endorsements, film and TV appearances, investments, and product lines.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Nicki Minaj earns no less than 10 million annually since she became the face of female rap in 2012.

Nicki Minaj’s most successful years in terms of earnings were 2013, with an income of $29 million, 2015 at $21 million, and 2019 at $20 million.

Music Career 

Nicki Minaj’s music career took off in the 2000s through the various mixtapes she released between 2007 and 2009. Her unique rapping style caught the attention of Young Money Entertainment, a record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne.

Nicki Minaj’s debut album, “Pink Friday” (2010), topped the Billboard 200 and included the global hit “Super Bass,” which now has over 1 billion views on YouTube alone. The single sold over 10 million units in the United States during its initial release, earning her a Diamond Certification from the RIAA.

Over the next few years, Nicki Minaj managed to break record after record for songs like “Starships” (2012), “Anaconda” (2014), and “Chun-Li” (2018), which peaked at No. 5, No. 2, and No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively.

Nicki Minaj became the first female rapper to achieve over 100 entries on the Billboard Hot 100, surpassing that of Aretha Franklin, Taylor Swift, and Whitney Houston. She was also the first female rapper to reach more than a billion views on YouTube.

She’s tied with Cardi B for the most Diamond-certified singles among female rappers and continues to hold records for the highest-certified female rap album of the century in the US.

In total, Nicki Mina sold over 9 million albums in the US and approximately 133 million downloads worldwide. Her best-selling album, Pink Friday (2010), sold about 3 million copies in the US and around 2.9 million globally, earning a 3x Platinum certification.

Other major albums include Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012) and The Pinkprint (2014), each with about 2 million US sales and 2x Platinum certification.

Royalties and Music Streams 

Nicki Minaj earns a sizable amount from royalties and music streaming platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.

On Spotify, Nicki has over 35 million followers and amasses no less than 45 million listeners per month. As of 2025, Nicki has surpassed 39 billion streams on Spotify, earning her the #1 rank among female rappers.

Some of Nicki’s most popular tracks include “Starships” with 1.4 billion streams, “Bang Bang” with 2 billion streams, and “Tusa” with 1.5 billion streams.

Spotify pays artists between $0.003 and $0.005 per stream, or roughly $3,000 to $5,000 per million streams. This means that Nicki Minaj has earned between $117 million $195 million from the platform alone.

Nicki Minaj also receives a decent payout from YouTube. She has over 27 million subscribers and a combined viewership of 12.1 billion since the channel’s inception in 2013.

Nicki’s most popular songs on YouTube include “Only” ft. Drake, Lil Wayne, and Chris Brown, with over 560 million views, “Super Bass” with over 1 billion views, and “Anaconda” with over 1.1 billion views.

YouTube pays artists about the same amount as Spotify, at $0.003 to $0.005 per view. Therefore, we can assume that Nicki Minaj has earned anywhere between $36 million and $60.5 million from YouTube.

Note that a good portion of these earnings goes to record labels, producers, management teams, and other costs, so the actual amount Nicki Minaj receives is lower than the stated amount. Still, Nicki Minaj takes home a substantial portion of these earnings.

Tours 

Nicki Minaj’s tours are among the most anticipated in the music industry, with venues consistently selling out within minutes.

Nicki’s Pink Friday 2 World Tour in 2023 to 2024 is considered the highest-grossing concert tour by a female rapper, grossing over $100 million from 70 shows and selling nearly 800,000 tickets.

The North American leg alone grossed $67 million with 440,000 tickets sold. Tickets cost between $50 and over $200 for standard seats, with VIP packages starting at around $300 to $450.

Sponsorships and Endorsements 

Nicki Minaj has been the face of several sponsorships and endorsements over the years. She has collaborated with MAC Cosmetics, Nokia, Adidas, Fendi, H&M, Beats by Dre, LØCI, Pepsi, and Activision, to name a few.

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Nicki was also the face of Roberto Cavalli’s spring-summer 2015 collection and Marc Jacobs’ “Heaven” Spring 2022 Collection.

Given her popularity, these collaborations have brought in millions of dollars per campaign.

Additionally, Nicki Minaj appeared in several video game platforms. In 2023, Nicki Minaj appeared as a playable character in Call of Duty, becoming the game’s first female operator. While Nicki Minaj’s paycheck is kept secret, we know from Cardi B’s tweet that it’s in the millions.

In the tweet, Cardi said: “My stupid decisions from the past caused me to miss out on money now. I had a multimillion-dollar Call of Duty deal on the table that I couldn’t take because of court. Guys, think twice about those quick decisions! Lesson learned.”

Since Nicki Minaj and Cardi B are both famous rappers, Call of Duty has likely offered Nicki Minaj the same or more for appearing as a character in the game.

Nicki Minaj likewise appeared on Fortnite, not as a character but through her music featured in the game’s Festival mode.

Business Ventures 

Nicki Minaj has a respectable business portfolio. In 2023, she founded the record label Heavy On It, which operates as a subsidiary of Republic Records under Universal Music Group. Artists on the label include Tate Kobang, Ice Spice, Tay Keith, and Sexyy Red.

Nicki also owns a press-on nail brand called Pink Friday Nails. Pink Friday Nails is advertised as a luxurious press-on nail brand that’s durable, properly fitting, and lavish.

Additionally, Nicki has launched eight successful perfumes, including Pink Friday and Minajesty, generating over $80 million in revenue.

Real Estate 

Nicki Minaj is actively investing in real estate, owning several luxury properties in Beverly Hills, New York City, and Atlanta.

Nicki’s primary residence is a $19.5 million modern farmhouse mansion located in Hidden Hills, featuring 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a resort-style pool, and a dedicated recording studio.

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Nicki had purchased the 12,000-square-foot property in 2022, which she considered a significant milestone because she had been renting her home before that.

TV Appearances 

According to several sources, Nicki Minaj earned roughly $12 million in her role as a judge on American Idol (2013). Since then, she would occasionally appear in movies and TV shows. She appeared in “The Other Woman” (2014) and “Barbershop: The Next Cut” (2016), and also voiced the woolly mammoth Steffie in “Ice Age: Continental Drift” (2012).

Alongside TV appearances, Nicki Minaj’s songs were featured in several movie soundtracks. Her song Barbie World (with Aqua) appeared in the Barbie movie and soundtrack.

Social Media 

Nicki Minaj’s popularity is evident in her social media following, which has a combined total of over 300 million. She has over 220 million followers on Instagram, 22 million followers on TikTok, and several million followers on other social media platforms like Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube.

Instagram doesn’t pay users based on follower count or views, but Nicki Minaj has leveraged the platform to promote her products, upcoming tours, and sponsorships/collaborations. She would also occasionally go live on Instagram and earn money through features like Badges and Tips.

TikTok, on the other hand, pays its creators through the TikTok Creator Rewards Program, which enables creators to earn money based on the performance of their videos. Like Instagram, Nicki uses TikTok to promote her products, tours, and sponsorships.