In 2009, Nicki Minaj burst onto the scene on Yo Gotti’s “5 Star Chick.” Nicki’s verse stole the show as did her hot pink highlights and dazzling Barbie chain. A rap star is born.
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Hair has always been her ultimate fashion statement. From long, pink tresses to neon green bobs, the rapper’s wigs are carefully crafted and have become her style signature.
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At the MTV Video Music Awards, the rapper dressed up a demure pantsuit with a hot pink wig, sparkly eyeliner and a chunky, metallic choker. There’s no missing her on the red carpet.
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Fashion can be a work of art. In 2010, Nicki wore an embellished dress from Manish Arora that looked like it belonged in a museum of gold.
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Life is more fun in color. Nicki has never been afraid to experiment with bright hues, like these turquoise stockings and matching heels with fringe accents.
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Nicki Minaj killed it in this head-to-toe leopard outfit by Givenchy at the 2011 Grammy Awards. Go wild or go home.
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Try not to get hypnotized by Nicki’s skin-hugging psychedelic bodysuit.
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Nicki’s crazy outfits aren’t always hits. This outfit combined way too many trends when she wore this see-through plastic, flared skirt and printed leggings. The turkey leg wasn’t a great accessory, either.
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Nicki killed it on New Year’s Eve in 2013 in this foiled Herve Leger by Max Azria dress in Las Vegas. Who needs the ball drop in Times Square when you can ring in the New Year with her?
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Just when you thought you’ve seen Nicki Minaj do everything, she flipped the script on all of us by going…natural. Nicki transformed her usual outrageous look by showing she can do subdued beautifully with natural hair and makeup.
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Lady in red….Nicki was effortless and fun in a red mini dress. This was one of eight—yes, eight—outfit changes the rapper rocked while hosting the MTV Europe Music Awards.
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Just because she’s natural doesn’t mean that she’s boring. Your anaconda definitely wants some in this cleavage-baring Tom Ford dress.
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This is how you do hip-hop glam. Nicki combined her New York street style with luxury in this plush fur coat and high leopard boots.
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After her infamous wardrobe malfunction at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2014, Nicki kept it classy but sexy in a gold gown this year. We’re sure everything was double-taped and zipped in.
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Celebrities love Givenchy but only Nicki Minaj can do the luxury designer like this. She showed off her famous curves in this body-hugging print dress while attending the designer’s Fashion Week show. Meow!
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Peek-a-boo! We see you Nicki, keeping it sophisticated but sexy (Peep the major cleavage action) in this Alexander McQueen cut-out dress.
