Nicki Minaj does high fashion photo shoot

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Four years ago, Nicki Minaj first emerged on the scene. Known for her emcee skills, she also caught attention with the clothes she wore. Perhaps, it was the lack of clothes worn by Nicki Minaj that turned her into a household name. Nicki Minaj has performed some of the sexiest lyrics over the past few years.

Getting her start in the rap game, Nicki Minaj found pop success and heavily featured pop elements on her Roman Reloaded album. Catering to the pop market has opened mainstream doors for Nicki Minaj. Establishing herself as a star in the mainstream entertainment world, Nicki Minaj has reinvented herself.

Coming under fire for her actions on “American Idol,” Nicki Minaj continues to tread the thin line. Recently, Nicki Minaj did a photo shoot unlike the others she has done over the years. Showing off her clothes, as opposed to her body, Nicki Minaj is proving to the mainstream she is more than a “Freak,” while rocking Oscar de la Renta.

See photos from Nicki Minaj’s shoot below: