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Nicki Minaj's Life in Pictures

Nicki Minaj's Life in Pictures
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Low Key

Nicki Minaj performed at day two of the ‘VH1 Divas Salute the Troops.’

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Candy Striping

Nicki Minaj appears at Best Buy in NYC, to sign her new CD.

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Pink Friday

Decked in the night’s most creative outfit, paired with a blond wig dipped in green, Minaj called her 2010 American Music Awards look “the dress version” of her debut album, “Pink Friday.”

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Pretty in Pink

Always fearless with her fashion, Minaj sported a green wig with her pink ensemble to Lil’ Wayne’s album release party. “Everyday, I wake up and know who I want to be,” she says.

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Blonde Babe

Whether it’s a blond wig with green or pink edges Minaj always sticks to her own fashion rules.

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Back to Black

Nicki was back to a basic black wig during a stop at the “Late Show with David Letterman.”

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Still Pink

The pink wigs, explained Minaj’s stylist, are to promote her album, “Pink Friday.” “You’re going to see a lot of pink with her over the next few months,” she added.

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Vamping it Up

Minaj channeled Donatella Versace at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards.

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She’s a Lady

Adding a feminine touch to her pink wig, Minaj wore a classic vest and trousers to present at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Spaced Out

Minaj’s purple spandex jumpsuit paired with a pink beehive complimented Will.I.am’s outre look.

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Orange Blossom

Minaj added a burst of orange to her all-white dress at the 2010 BET Awards. We wouldn’t be surprised to hear she was channeling Pebbles Flintstone with this one.

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Go Green

Nicki sports her favorite pink and green color combination during a stop at BET.

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Tough Girl Chic

Before the burst of color in 2010, Minaj opted for a tougher look at the 2009 BET Hip Hop Awards.

Nicki Minaj's Life in Pictures