Meet Ming Maraj, the younger sister of Nicki Minaj making her mark in her own way
Ming Maraj is an up-and-coming rapper from the United States of America. She is best known as Nicki Minaj's little sister. Her sister is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and model. She rose to fame after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Here is a look at her life and career.
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Key takeaways
- Ming Maraj is Nicki Minaj’s younger half-sister and shares the same father, Robert Maraj.
- She has gained attention for her growing social media presence and creative interests.
- Despite her famous sibling, Ming is carving out her own unique path and identity.
Profile summary
Full name | Ming Maraj |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | 7 January 2006 |
Age | 19 years (as of 2025) |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Place of birth | United States of America |
Current residence | United States |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Mixed |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Dark brown |
Father | Robert Maraj |
Mother | Carlo Maraj (stepmother) |
Siblings | 4 |
Relationship status | Single |
Profession | Rapper |
Ming Maraj’s biography
The celebrity sister was born and raised in the United States of America. Her parents are Robert Miraj and Carlo Miraj (stepmother). She is an American national of mixed ethnicity. Her father was of Afro-Indo-Trinidadian ancestry. The identity of Ming Maraj’s real mom (biological mother) remains a mystery.
Ming's father was a financial executive, while her stepmother worked in the payroll and accounting departments. Both her parents were gospel singers. Her dad struggled with substance abuse, but later went to rehab and cleaned himself up. He died in an accident on 12 February 2021 in Long Island, New York.
What is Ming Maraj's real name?
Her real name is Ming Maraj.
Who are Ming Maraj's siblings?
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Ming grew up alongside four siblings: one sister named Nick Minaj and three brothers named Jelani, Micaiah and Brandon Lamar. Nick Minaj, Jelani and Micaiah are her half-siblings. Her brother Brandon is a rapper and singer known for his hit songs Control and Raw. He is also a YouTube content creator.
Her sister, Nick, is a prominent rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and model. She first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Nicki has released multiple successful albums throughout her career, including Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, The Pinkprint, and Queen.
What is Ming Maraj’s age?
The budding American rapper is 18 years old as of 2024. She was born on 7 January 2006. Her zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Why is Ming Maraj famous?
Maraj is a rising rapper who gained widespread recognition for being Nick Minaj’s younger brother. Ming Maraj and Nicki Minaj are half-siblings. They share a father but have different mothers. She is from Nicki's father’s side.
Fans first became aware of her when Nicki posted about her in 2013. Just like her sister, she has also pursued a music career. She is very passionate about rapping and singing. She shared a cover of Nicki's Moments 4 Life on social media.
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What is Ming Maraj's net worth?
Not much is known about the wealth of Nicki Minaj's sister. It is assumed that she makes money through her career as a rapper.
FAQs about Ming Maraj
- Who is Ming Maraj? She is an American up-and-coming rapper best recognised as Nicki Minaj's younger half-sister.
- Where is Ming Maraj from? She was born in the United States of America.
- How old is Ming Li of Baddies? She is 19 years old as of 2025.
- When was Mingli born? She was born on 7 January 2006.
- What is Ming Maraj’s ethnicity? She is of mixed ethnicity. Her father is of Afro-Indo-Trinidadian ancestry.
- Who are Ming Maraj’s parents? Her father is Robert Miraj, and her stepmother is Carlo. The identity of her biological mother remains undisclosed.
- Who are Ming Maraj’s siblings? She has four siblings: Nick Minaj, Micaiah Maraj, Brandon Lamar and Jelani.
- How is Ming Li related to Nicki Minaj? They share a father but have different mothers.
- What is Ming Maraj's Instagram account? There is no official Instagram account by the rapper.
Ming Miraj is a budding American rapper known for being Nicki Minaj's younger half-sister. Her sister is a rapper, singer-songwriter, TV personality and actress. Despite her sister's popularity in the entertainment industry, Ming has maintained a discreet lifestyle, sparking curiosity among many.
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