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Summary Singer and rapper Nicki Minaj was named Billboard's 2011 Rising Star on Wednesday.
Singer and rapper Nicki Minaj was named Billboards 2011 Rising Star on Wednesday, following her international success this year with her album, Pink Friday. Minaj, 28, who is signed to Lil Waynes Young Money Entertainment, took the opportunity of Billboards announcement to confirm her next album on Twitter.
