Nicki Minaj is now set to executive produce and appear in a scripted comedy series about her early life growing up in Queens, New York; and the show is set to appear on ABC Family.
The project from Aaron Kaplan's Kapital Entertainment is set to film a pilot episode in Minaj's hometown this winter, will full intentions to continue filming a series. Minaj was born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, and then moved to the U.S. as a child.
The currently untitled show is going to focus on Minaj's life growing up in Queens in the 1990s with her immigrant family and personal/musical evolution that got her to where she is today.
"Nicki Minaj is a force to be reckoned with at everything she touches," said ABC Family's EVP Programming and Development Karey Burke. "Nicki is an international superstar, yet not everyone knows how inspiring and hilarious her true story is, and we can’t wait to share it with the world."
Minaj, Kaplan and Angelo executive produce with Stella Bulochnikov and Brian Sher (Boss), as well as Gee Roberson.
"This is one of the more unique adventures I've ever embarked on," said Minaj. "I couldn't be more proud and excited to team up with an amazing group of people to give the world something really special."
Minaj had studied acting at Manhattan's well-known LaGuardia High School and had originally pursued acting before turning to music. Minaj is also the first solo female artist to have seven singles charting simultaneously on the U.S. BillBoard Hot 100.
By Devon Pyne for RAPstation.com
Nicki Minaj to get ABC Family show
By Rapstation Editor for RAPstation.com — 10/02/2015
Recent News
-
4 days agoDallas Penn, Former Co-Host Of "The Combat Jack Show," Has Died
-
5 days agoKendrick Lamar Goes For Drake's Jugular In New Diss "euphoria"
-
2 weeks agoA Tribe Called Quest Named Among 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees
-
2 weeks agoRico Wade's Sudden Death Rocks Hip-Hop Community
-
2 months agoJam Master Jay's Killers Found Guilty For 2002 Murder Of The Run-DMC Legend
-
2 months agoPioneering Hip-Hop DJ Eddie Cheba Has Died
-
3 months agoAndré 3000 Is Taking "New Blue Sun" On Tour
-
3 months agoDiddy Opts Out Of 2024 Grammys Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
-
3 months agoPublic Enemy's Flavor Flav + Chuck D Connect On "Everywhere Man"—In 27 Languages
-
3 months agoDILLA DAY L.A. FEATURING SLUM VILLAGE, J. ROCC & MA DUKES SET FOR FEBRUARY