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The Many Looks of Nicki Minaj

Neil Mockford, FilmMagic

Nicki Minaj owned 2010 and shows no signs of slowing down, but it's not just her lyrics and flow that have made her a success. One thing the femcee will always have over the boys is the ability to visually stimulate our senses. Whether it's her wacky red carpet and performance digs -- and most notably her super curvy figure in those frocks -- or her ever-changing hairdos (aka wigs), Minaj's many looks are always noteworthy.

The rapstress has certainly evolved from her days on the mixtape circuit, back when she rocked an "around the way girl" look -- skin-tight jeans, bustiers and long, jet black hair. Once discovered by Young Money head Lil Wayne in 2008, the diva would get hard to work on her breakout project, 2009's 'Beam Me Up Scotty' mixtape, and eventually step out as a sexy, rap vixen. Channeling Wonder Woman on the 'tape's cover, Minaj's glossed up image would continue to evolve beyond the project.


By 2010, the title of Minaj's debut, 'Pink Friday,' would make perfect sense. The Harajuku Barbie traded in the long black hair for multi-colored wigs, usually pink and blonde, but never predictable. And, while we love the capricious manner in which Minaj changes her look, we're big fans of her alter egos. The femcee has claimed a few other personalities that come out in her rhymes and can be held responsible for tracks like 'Roman's Revenge.' Nicki has described Roman Zolanski as her evil twin who is completely unrestrained and, as a result, will hurt your feelings. Roman's mom, Martha Zolanski, is usually the personality behind the rapper's British accent and is said to make an appearance in the upcoming 'Moment 4 Life' video.

While her fans anxiously wait for a new character and another look, we'll just have to wait and see what Minaj delivers next.

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laylasadler4

leavee nicki alonee bitchess.

January 31 2011 at 5:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
frank

doesn't that skank ho look in the mirror?? looks like a clown

January 30 2011 at 10:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Richard

Like most of the acts on SNL, she stunk. I liked her better when she played Lafawnduh,the girlfriend of Napoleon Dynamite's brother

January 30 2011 at 10:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
zet26

THANK YOU DTgringo, it's either that or we're jealous. The womans appearance screams volumes.

January 29 2011 at 8:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DTgringo

Expressing an opinion is not 'hating'. Not everybody likes her music. They have a right to express their opinion on this page just like you have a right to express yours. So quit with the stop hating nonsense. It's meaningless.

January 29 2011 at 7:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
vee105

NIKKI IS NOT JUST ANOTHER WACKY LOOK, HER SOUND IS UNIQUE, SHE'S VERY TALENTED! I LOVE HER MUSIC,STOP HATING!

January 29 2011 at 7:20 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
joe

there is nothing to be jealous of she would scare a cat off a tuna trailer!

January 29 2011 at 6:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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zet26

Hahahaaaa....that's a good one.

January 29 2011 at 8:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DTgringo

Having to dress like a fruit taco shows that your music isn't strong enough to stand on its own. You have to become an image to make up for a lack of quality musical output.

January 29 2011 at 6:27 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sergio

this loser girl is just trying to create a crazy lady gaga look so she might get a buzz going so she doesnt have to go back to the ghetto, where she belongs, her music is trash.

January 29 2011 at 6:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
zet26

Hahaha, Jealous of what ? Someone who looks like their auditioning for the black female version of Bozo?If the job is out there, she has got it. Other than that she is a hot nasty mess.She wants to be taken seriously, but she looks like a big joke.
She needs to put on breaks and try to capture HER essense, not everybody elses.

January 29 2011 at 5:42 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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