Nicki Minaj’s Height and Shoe Size: Unveiling the Truth Behind the Superstar’s Stature

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Nicki Minaj stands at 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm), making her slightly shorter than the average American woman, who typically stands around 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 cm). Her height falls approximately 5 centimeters (2 inches) below the average.

“I’m like 5’2, my SAT scores was high too,” she raps in “Whip It,” a song by from her second studio album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012).

Nicki Minaj's height is 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), but she claims to be a little tallerNicki Minaj’s height is 5ft 2 (157.5 cm), but she claims to be a little taller (Credit: Nicki Minaj’s Twitter)

Nicki has tweeted that her height is 5’3″ (160.02 cm), but her real size is believed to be just 5ft 2 (157.5 cm).

Singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival Singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 24, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada (Credit: Brian Friedman / Shutterstock)

Nicki Minaj’s shoe size, a US size 6, is smaller than the average for adult women in the United States, which is approximately 8.5.

Her shoe size is equivalent to a UK size 4, a European size 36-37, a Japanese size 23-23.5, and an Australian size 6.

Nicki Minaj in a Manish Arora Spring 2011 dress at the 2010 American Music AwardsNicki Minaj in a Manish Arora Spring 2011 dress at the 2010 American Music Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, November 21, 2010 (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

At the 2010 American Music Awards, Nicki Minaj showed off her feet in glittering Christian Louboutin heels styled with a Manish Arora Spring 2011 dress that gave her the attention she craved.

Nicki Minaj's hot feet in glittering Christian Louboutin shoesNicki Minaj’s hot feet in glittering Christian Louboutin shoes (Credit: Adriana M. Barraza / WENN)

She is married to Kenneth Petty, who was convicted of attempted rape and manslaughter in 1995.

He has served four years in jail for rape and later received a seven-year sentence for first-degree manslaughter.

Nicki Minaj’s Life: Facts and Rumors

What is Nicki Minaj's net worth?Nicki Minaj is a successful Trinidadian-American rapper, model, actress and R&B singer-songwriter who has a net worth of $150 million.
Full Name:Onika Tanya Maraj
Born:Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj on December 8, 1982, hails from Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Dating:In December 2018, she started dating Kenneth Petty, a registered sex offender and convicted murderer.

Nicki Minaj and her boyfriend Kenneth “Zoo” Petty married in October 2019.

Prior to her marriage to Kenneth Petty, Nicki Minaj was engaged to Safaree from 2008 to 2014.

In addition to her marriage and engagement, Nicki Minaj has been in relationships with Nas in 2017 and Meek Mill from 2012 to 2016. She also had a relationship with someone named Aaron from 1997 to 2002.

Furthermore, Nicki Minaj had encounters with Lewis Hamilton in 2018 and Quavo in 2018.
Kids:Nicki Minaj has one child, a son named Papa Bear, who was born on September 30, 2020. At the time of her son's birth, Nicki Minaj was 37 years old, as she was born on December 8, 1982.
Weight:Nicki Minaj's rumored weight is 132 pounds (60 kg). However, she has never publicly confirmed her weight.
Does Nicki Minaj have small feet?Yes, Nicki Minaj's shoe size of 6 is smaller than the average shoe size for adult women in the United States, which is approximately 8.5. This means that she has relatively small feet for an adult woman.
Is Nicki Minaj short or tall?Nicki Minaj is considered short in terms of height, standing at 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm) tall.
Nationality:Nicki Minaj is a dual citizen of Trinidad and Tobago and the United States.
Source of Wealth:Nicki Minaj's primary sources of wealth are her music career, endorsements, and acting and other ventures.
Ethnicity/Race:Nicki Minaj's ethnic background is Trinidadian, comprising African ancestry, with a quarter of Indian heritage, and possibly a trace of Japanese ancestry, estimated at around one eighth.

Nicki Minaj’s Stunning New Year’s Eve Ensemble

Nicki Minaj is known for her bold sense of style and for matching her hair with her ensembles. On New Year’s Eve in 2012, Nicki stayed in true form and wore head-to-toe gold.

Nicki Minaj flaunts her legs in a gorgeous Herve Leger dress with gold Louboutin pumpsNicki Minaj flaunts her legs in a gorgeous Herve Leger dress with gold Louboutin pumps (Credit: Judy Eddy / Jody Cortes/Apega / WENN)

She paired a gorgeous Herve Leger dress with gold Louboutin pumps, Versace jewelry, and platinum golden blonde hair.

Nicki Minaj hosting the New Year's Eve affair at Pure Nightclub inside Caesars Palace Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 31, 2012Nicki Minaj hosting the New Year’s Eve affair at Pure Nightclub inside Caesars Palace Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 31, 2012 (Credit: Judy Eddy / Jody Cortes/Apega / WENN)

I like Nicki’s heels for this occasion, and the rest of her ensemble was toned down compared to her usual style.

Nicki Minaj shows off her feet in Daffodile 160 crystal-embellished suede pumpsNicki Minaj shows off her feet in Daffodile 160 crystal-embellished suede pumps (Credit: Judy Eddy / Jody Cortes/Apega / WENN)

On a scale from 1 to 10, I give her heel choice a 9. While she could have opted for sandals or booties, Nicki paired the perfect golden pumps with her sexy dress!

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We also found this fabulous (and slightly more affordable) gold Louboutin style:

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We’ve also seen Jennifer Hudson wearing the black version of these pumps paired with a Jenny Packham slinky pewter draping mini dress:

Jennifer Hudson wearing a Jenny Packham dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, MCL jewelry, and a Swarovski bag at the 2011 American Music AwardsJennifer Hudson wearing a Jenny Packham dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, MCL jewelry, and a Swarovski bag at the 2011 American Music Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on November 20, 2011 (Credit: Judy Eddy / Jody Cortes/Apega / WENN)

“Adele‘s song ‘Someone Like You’ captivates me, the lyrics move me. She’s my favorite artist of the year along with Ms. [Nicki] Minaj who is my favorite artist in the hip hop nomination,” Hudson told Just Jared on the red carpet.

Jennifer Hudson shows toe cleavage in crystal-embellished pumpsJennifer Hudson shows toe cleavage in crystal-embellished pumps (Credit: Judy Eddy / Jody Cortes/Apega / WENN)

Finally, let us not forget Heidi Klum, who wore yet another version of the Christian Louboutin ‘Daffodile Strass’ pumps paired with a Julien Macdonald Fall 2009 gown:

Heidi Klum in an elegant and stunning Julien MacDonald gown at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy AwardsHeidi Klum in an elegant and stunning Julien MacDonald gown at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party held at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on February 27, 2011 (Credit: Judy Eddy / Jody Cortes/Apega / WENN)

Heidi Klum shows off her feet in Christian Louboutin Daffodile Strass pumpsHeidi Klum shows off her feet in Christian Louboutin Daffodile Strass pumps (Credit: Judy Eddy / Jody Cortes/Apega / WENN)