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Style File: Nicki Minaj

Let rap's costume queen inspire you to step outside the box.
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Nicki Minaj
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Colorful, crazy and intensely creative! We could be talking about Nicki Minaj’s lyrics, but these terms also apply to her wardrobe!

From mile-high, neon-colored wigs to latex costumes to feathered skirts, there are no bounds when it comes to Minaj’s style selections.

Take a journey through the “Harajuku Barbie’s” kooky couture, from red carpet appearances to stage performances, we guarantee you’ll be inspired to get ‘Crazy’ like Nicki.