Nicki Minaj is the wealthiest female rapper in history. She is a self-made millionaire, but does the star have her own private jet?
Nicki Minaj owns a private jet. The star has flaunted her personal ride in the sky on social media and in her raps.
Nicki’s jet is exquisite, and she does not hide her glamorous flight from her fans. Keep reading to learn more about Nicki’s extravagant private jet and how much it really costs.
Inside Nicki Minaj’s Private Jet
Nicki gave fans a glimpse inside her private jet on her Instagram. In 2017 she posted this video showing the plane’s interior:
Her caption asked fans, “Who wants to fly with me?” The rapper said that guests would have their own private bedroom and bathroom on the plane.
Nicki posted another video of her private jet in 2018. This time she showed fans around the seating area before she plopped down in her bed:
Nicki moved the camera around her massive private plane. She greeted the flight’s service employees, who were there to serve Nicki and her crew.
Nicki wrote the rhyming caption for her video: “I got the money and the power now. The G5’ll get me there in a hour now.” She shows off her wealth and confirms that her jet is a G5 model.
Nicki Raps About Her Plane
Nicki did not stop at simply posting images of her expensive plane. She also incorporated a flaunt of her pricey jet into her 2012 song “Up In Flames.”
Nicki raps the line, “When I fly, you know G5 is the jet,” which is a direct reference to the exact jet model she owns. She is able to flex her wealth in her verses and does so with complete honesty.
Nicki Shows Fans How to Board a Private Jet
Nicki gave the internet an education in the proper etiquette for boarding a private plane. The rapper posted to following video as a lesson in 2017:
She showed off her strut and gave a little twirl before waving to her crew and boarding the plane. Her demonstration gained attention across the internet and sparked a new trend.
Fans invented the #NickiMinajChallenge by recreating the star’s famous private jet entrance. People everywhere posted their own videos as they strutted around while doing ordinary tasks, like going to the store or doing chores at home.
The #NickiMinajChallenge reveals that fans love Nicki’s confidence and positive attitude. They decided to emulate her character and bring her energy to their everyday lives.
The Cost of Nicki’s Jet
Nicki shows off her private jet for good reason. Her ride in the sky cost her a pretty penny.
Nicki’s G5 private jet cost her at least a couple million dollars. For comparison, used G4 jets can start at a price of about $3.7 million. G5 jets are newer, larger, and even more powerful than the G4, and therefore even more expensive
Different sources estimate that a new G5 would cost somewhere between $43 million and $72 million. However, that is only the price to purchase the plane itself.
Operating a G5 jet costs a significant chunk of change as well. Pilots can cost $15,000 per flight, in addition to paying an entire crew and supplying the jet with fuel.
All things considered, the total annual cost of owning and flying in a G5 can come to about $2,853,926. This assumes that the owner flies around 400 hours per year.
Can Nicki afford these expenses? Yes, but they will begin to add up.
Nicki’s net worth is a staggering $100 million, the highest amount amassed by any female rapper in history. She can afford an annual $2 million to own and operate her G5 as long as she continues raking in an approximate $20 million per year.