*Chapter 1: Queens, New York*

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Onika Tanya Maraj was born on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago.

Her family moved to Queens, New York, when Onika was five.

The vibrant neighborhood influenced her early life.

Onika's parents, Robert and Carol, worked tirelessly to provide for their family.

Her father's abuse and addiction plagued their household.

Onika found solace in music, writing rhymes, and performing.

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