Singer Nicki Minaj, whose career has been on the upswing, now wants to focus on family life.

Within four years, the rapper has climbed the charts, landed several movie roles and even earned a judging spot on `American Idol`. She admits she still has professional goals to reach, but Minaj can't help but think about starting a family.

"I don't want to work my whole life without ever experiencing the joys of a family," eonline.com quoted the 31-year-old as saying.

"I would like to take a hiatus and dedicate myself completely to my child,` she added.