In short
The artists most similar to Nicki Minaj are Rihanna, Drake, Ariana Grande, Lil Wayne and Katy Perry, from the same hip hop, pop and electronic circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Nicki Minaj?
The artists most similar to Nicki Minaj are Rihanna, Drake, Ariana Grande, Lil Wayne and Katy Perry, from the same hip hop, pop and electronic circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Nicki Minaj?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Maroon 5 and Carly Rae Jepsen have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Nicki Minaj" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Nicki Minaj?
Nicki Minaj is usually associated with hip hop, pop, electronic and pop rap (artist · US · born 1982), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 21 October 2026.