Last updated on: July 25, 2025
Ming Luanli is the younger half-sister of popular rapper Nicki Minaj. She was born on January 7, 2006, and she is currently 18 years old as of 2024. Ming also goes by Ming Li or Ming Maraj.
Although her sister is a star, Ming wishes to be famous for her own abilities. She is attempting to make her own music career now and wishes to be a big star in rap.
Quick Facts About Ming Luanli
| Full Name | Ming Luanli (also known as Ming Li or Ming Maraj) |
| Birthdate | January 7, 2006 |
| Age | 19 years and 10 months old |
| Occupation | Rapper, Entrepreneur |
| Husband/Wife | Not married (rumored to be dating a rapper from New York) |
| Education | N/A |
| Parents | Father: Robert Maraj (died) Mother: Not known |
| Stepmother | Carol Maraj |
| Siblings | Nicki Minaj (sister), Jelani Maraj (brother), Micaiah Maraj (brother), Brandon Lamar (brother) |
| Children | None |
| Net Worth | <$1 million (as of 2025) |
Background of Family
Ming has the same father as Nicki Minaj. His real name was Robert Maraj. He was a financial executive by profession and a gospel singer in addition to that. Unfortunately, he died in 2021.
Ming’s biological mother’s name is not known. Her stepmother is Carol Maraj, Nicki’s mom.
She has several siblings:
Nicki Minaj (half-sister)
Jelani Maraj (brother)
Micaiah Maraj (brother)
Brandon Lamar (half-brother, also in music)
She also has a nephew, Papa Bear, Nicki Minaj’s son, born in 2020.
Her Music Journey
Ming started her rap career in 2024. She was featured in Rakeem Love’s song “Do It Again.” Soon after, she released “Thinking Bout U” with other artists.
Her music demonstrates that she is serious about music. Ming desires fans to listen because of voice and lyrics—just not because she is Nicki’s sister.
She stated:
“I will no longer be known as Nicki Minaj’s little sister … I am Ming Luanli.”
Relationship with Nicki Minaj
Ming and Nicki do not share a very close relationship. Ming states they never spent much time with each other. Nicki had often preoccupied herself with her career.
Nevertheless, Ming has stated that Nicki was nice and called by times. She stated:
“She made sure we were doing okay.”
A few of the fans believed they were arguing when Nicki posted something online. She stated:
“Being a mooch and a clown don’t run in my DNA.”
They speculated this was regarding Ming. But neither of these sisters has officially confirmed that.
Ming has made one thing certain:
“I love my sister. I don’t hate her.”
Personal Life
Ming revealed that she is bisexual. She came out in a podcast named We in Miami. She also mentioned having a boyfriend from New York who is affiliated with the rap scene.
She has been candid about her experience and emotions. Most fans admire her for speaking her mind.
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Business Side
Apart from music, Ming is also in business. She co-owns a crypto exchange by the name Quantum Swap. She initiated it with Rakeem Love.
This venture also helped finance her very first music video. Ming states that she is also proud to be among the first young Black women to co-own a crypto exchange.
Media and Drama
Ming was selected for a reality show named “Baddies Gone Wild” in 2024. This generated some discussion online.
Nicki Minaj subsequently unfollowed Natalie Nunn, the producer of the show. Most believed this was connected to Ming’s appearance on the show. Fans speculated that Nicki didn’t approve of it.
