Nicki Minaj rocks the charts

Singer and rapper Nicki Minaj was named Billboard's 2011 Rising Star on Nov. 23, following her international success this year with her album, "Pink Friday."

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 24: 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 24: Singer Nicki Minaj poses in the press room at the iHeartRadio Music Festival held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 24, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

Nicki Minaj (R) performs during the second day of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada September 24, 2011. The festival marks the official launch of iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's free digital radio product combining more than 800 broadcast radio and digital-only stations from 150 cities. REUTERS/Steve Marcus (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Nicki Minaj performs during the iHeartRadio music festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Nicki Minaj arrives at the iHeartRadio music festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Bottari)

Singer Nicki Minaj arrives at a party to celebrate the upcoming launch of the Versace for H&M collection in New York November 8, 2011. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Singer Nicki Minaj accepts the Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album award for "Pink Friday" at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 20, 2011. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT) (AMA-SHOW)

Nicki Minaj poses backstage with her award for rap/hip-hop favorite artist and rap/hip-hop favorite album at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)