Nicki Minaj Road to the BET Awards 2012

Peep some of Minaj's career highlights of the past year.

Nicki Idol – March 29, 2012 - Minaj appeared on this season’s American Idol. The Young Money First Lady rocked judges and contestants with her new smash "Starships."  (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)
Choice Is Hers – March 31, 2012 - Nicki made a big splash with her young Barbz when she co-hosted this year’s Kid’s Choice Awards with Will Smith.(Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Shut Your Trap – April 3, 2012 - While hip hop critics may have written Nicki off for her pop-geared singles, the Queens MC quickly put things back in perspective with the 2 Chainz-assisted strip club anthem “Beez in the Trap”(Photo: Courtesy Young Money Records)
Outta This World – April 26, 2012  - After still shots of the video leaked on the Internet, Nicki finally premiered the final visuals for “Starships” to rave reviews this past April.(Photo: Courtesy Young Money Records)Coming To A City Near You – May 6, 2012 - Hey Barbz! The wait is finally over as Minaj announced show dates for her North American Pink Friday Tour  earlier this month. Barbie! Barbie! Barbie!(Photo: WENN.com)

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Choice Is Hers – March 31, 2012 - Nicki made a big splash with her young Barbz when she co-hosted this year’s Kid’s Choice Awards with Will Smith.(Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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