Look Book: Nicki Minaj’s First New York Fashion Week

Take a glance back at the rapper’s quirky looks.

Nicki Minaj, On Her Love of Designer Betsey Johnson  - “I remember I was living in Queens and I couldn't afford Betsey, so I would, like, window shop by her store and then I would go to the cheaper places."(Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)
Nicki Minaj, Drake and Jay-Z - Drizzy deejayed a party at Versace’s 5th Avenue boutique to celebrate Fashion’s Night Out, and his Young Money family member Nicki Minaj was there to support. Jay-Z caused a frenzy — and the police had to step in to control mobs — when he popped in for a visit. (Photo:  Ben Hider/Getty Images for Giuseppe Zanotti)
For the Love - We wonder if designer Guiseppe Zanotti has heard Nicki Minaj give him a shout-out on Kanye West’s “Monster”: “Monster Guiseppe heel is the monster shoe!” Either way, the rapper got to show love for the designer in person when she stopped by his boutique. (Photo: Ben Hider/Getty Images for Giuseppe Zanotti)Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) - TWEET: “Very excited to be nominated for the AMA’s! Congratulations to all the nominees! Tune in Nov. 20 barbz!” After presenting the nominees, Minaj tweets her excitement of her inclusion on the list.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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A Week to Remember - It may have been Nicki Minaj’s first New York Fashion Week, but the rapper quickly became a darling of the festivities, popping up in the front rows of spring 2012 runways and causing a show of her own. Sure the rapper has caught attention for her loud, animated looks in the past, but this time the fashion industry was listening. See for yourself.   (Photo: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)

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