(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Nicki Minaj says she would jump under a bus for her family.

The star has been riding the success of her debut album Pink Friday recently, following its release in the US last year. The 26-year-old is currently one of the most sought after artists in hip-hop with a string of standout displays which has garnered her instant fame.

Despite her fame, the most important thing in Nickis life is her family, who she wishes she saw more of.

Its weird. Im around so many people but Im not around the people I love. Thats why I put their names in my songs, because thats who I do all this for. My family are not the type to be star-struck though, she told more! magazine. I love my family, Id freaking jump under a bus for them.

Nicki real name Onika Maraj - ( was born in the Caribbean island of Trinidad but moved to the Queens borough of New York when she was five years old to live with her mother. The rapper believes fame doesnt affect her due to the presence of her immediate family and in particular her young brother, who isnt fazed by the new celebrity in their midst.

My little brother is 12 and acts like he doesnt know or care about me. All his friends are obsessing over me and hes like, Whatever Onika! she added. (C) Cover Media