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Known for her outrageous costumes, colorful makeup, animated performances and outspoken comments, Nicki Minaj joined Madonna yesterday at the mother of all Super Bowl halftime shows. Here are five things you may not know about this sexy hip-hop star.

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1. Born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8th, 1982 in Trinidad and Tobago. She grew up in Queens, NY with two brothers and a sister.

2. Her biggest influence is Lil Wayne and she's said she always wanted to follow in his footsteps.

3. Before getting famous, she worked at a Red Lobster restaurant in the Bronx.

4. Was discovered after a music executive saw her MySpace page, which showcased her ability to freestyle and revealed her steamy set of promo shots.

5. Her favorite fast food joint is Popeyes.