The Evolution of Nicki Minaj

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All Eyes on Roman – February 12, 2012 - Darling Nicki shocked many with her red carpet companion (a priest) and Grammy performance. Debuting her track “Roman Holiday” from the latest installment of the Pink Friday series, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, the over-the-top showing sent the Internet into a frenzy.
The Super Bowl - The raptress secured her first Super Bowl performance at the 2012 XLVI Halftime Show in Indianapolis, Indiana with Madonna. It was clear that Nicki Minaj's success had gone from a hip hop phenomenon to a pop culture frenzy.(Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)
Roman Reloaded - Nicki Minaj's second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, was another commercial success, drawing from her hardcore Roman personaity. With numerous charting singles like "Starships" and "Right by My Side" featuring Chris Brown, the music celeb propelled her reign and launched two world tours.(Photo: Young Money)
/content/dam/betcom/images/2012/09/Music-09-16-09-30/091812-music-mariah-carey-nicki-minaj-american-idol-fued.jpgNicki Minaj @NickiMinaj - Tweet: "So sorry to hear that. Sending love to his family. RIP Chris" (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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The Super Bowl - The raptress secured her first Super Bowl performance at the 2012 XLVI Halftime Show in Indianapolis, Indiana with Madonna. It was clear that Nicki Minaj's success had gone from a hip hop phenomenon to a pop culture frenzy.(Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images)

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