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Beez in the Trap - Nicki Minaj has fired both her stylist and her hairdresser in an attempt to be taken more seriously, according to reports. And judging by recent photos, the rapper is definitely proving that she can tone it down and look more refined. Who sits poolside in Alexander McQueen? Nicki Minaj does! She rocked the designer's figure-hugging Honeycomb Bee dress for a photo shoot. By Patrice J. Williams (Photo: twitter/NICKIMINAJ)

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Lady in Red - Nicki Minaj struck a pose and went high class with her ruffled hem Oscar de la Renta dress. Of course she couldn't resist the matching candy apple red Louboutins. (Photo: twitter/NICKIMINAJ)

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Little Miss Sunshine - Though she's toned down her look, Nicki Minaj hasn't shied away from bright hues. Her canary yellow and black Versace cutout dress made a serious statement without revealing a ton of skin. (Photo: twitter/NICKIMINAJ)

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Black and Gold - From her hair to her feet, Nicki went for all black in a simple, yet sexy lace dress and Louboutin platforms. She threw in a few gold accents as finishing touches. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Ladylike Glamour - To announce her upcoming collection with K-Mart, the Queens rapper ditched her bright blush and lipstick for a neutral palette. Her blunt bangs graze her perfectly sculpted brows and her Rebecca Minkoff sheath dress hugs in all the right places. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Pink Barbie - For her appearance on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno, Nicki Minaj looked sweet and chic in shades of pink. Her hot pink structured blazer pairs well with her blush Alexander McQueen mini. (Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

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LWD - Move over little black dress, Nicki Minaj shows us how to do the little white dress. Her icy lip and glitter peep toes complement her textured Roberto Cavalli number. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images for EJAF)

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Beauty Best - The American Idol judge definitely knows what styles and designers she likes. Look how cute she looks in this LWD created by one of her go-to designers, Alexander McQueen. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

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Wrapped Up - We're used to seeing Nicki Minaj in bright tones like this Herve Leger bandage dress, but she usually pairs it with an equally colorful wig. This time around, she stuck with a bone-straight blonde 'do. (Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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Black and White - In the hottest color combo of the season, Nicki's Balmain stretch knit dress is right on trend. In true Barb fashion, she sprinkled a dash of sex appeal with lace-up Givenchy boots. (Photo: twitter/NICKIMINAJ)