Best recognized as the father of international rap superstar Nicki Minaj.

Before Fame

He and his wife Carol Maraj moved their family from Trinidad and Tobago to Queens, New York when Nicki was five years old. 

Trivia

He was a financial executive and part-time gospel singer.

Family Life

In addition to Nicki, he had two other children, a son named Jelani and a daughter named Ming. He passed away at age 64 due to a hit-and-run.

Associated With

His daughter had a two-year relationship with rapper Meek Mill from 2015 to early 2017.