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Hostess with the Mostest - BET invited Nicki Minaj to appear on the hottest music-slash-fashion show in town. This year, she joins The Game's Pooch Hall as the host of Rip The Runway. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Nick of Time - In Nicki's exclusive interview with BET.com, she says she didn't know she was hosting the show until a few days before the event. But it didn't matter, because Nicki was super excited and accepted the challenge. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Nicki On The Runway - Nicki not only gets to host the show, but she hits the stage for a solo set as well as a collaboration with Ludacris. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Young Money Minaj - Nicki Minaj is the first female rapper signed to Lil' Wayne's popular Young Money collective. Since linking with Wayne, Nicki's buzz in the music industry has increased tremendously. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Camera Ready - Nicki's fashion is more subdued in her normal everyday life, but when she gets in front of the camera, anything can happen. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Video Vandal - In her videos, Nicki's outrageous personality has led her to rock things like the Freddie Kruger glove or even a straightjacket. She calls herself a "crazy lunatic" when it comes to videos. How's that for fashion? <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Fearless Females - In an era where there is a shortage of female rappers in hip-hop, Nicki is proud to be classified in the same category with the women who paved the way, but don't put her in the female rapper box. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Nicki's Coming Out - For her first single, Nicki Minaj collaborated with Sean Garrett for "Get It All." She says Sean's personality is "cooky" like hers. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Barbie Madness - On her mixtape, Nicki appeared as a Barbie doll on the cover, but she says the Barbie image is something that just stuck with her. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Nicki The Ghostwriter? - Nicki says she writes music for girls, and she would like to work with Beyonce, because she is "fearless" and she can embody Nicki's "crazy swag." <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Woman of Power - Nicki is more than a rapper. She explains how women in hip hop these days have to be so much more, including business women. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Respect the Resume - Nicki has yet to release her own album, but in the meantime, she's appeared on songs with Mariah Carey, Ludacris, and of course, her Young Money family. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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A Bad Chick - Performing "My Chick Bad" with Ludacris, Nicki shows off her unique rap style and brands herself as the female to watch in hip-hop. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Co-sign - Nicki says people either give her props or they're gonna envy it. She says she was surprised to hear that people like Jay-Z knew who she was. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)

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Minaj In Makeup - During her interview, Nicki's makeup artist touched up her pink lipstick. For Rip The Runway, Nicki has several outfit changes, including one where she dons a pink wig. <br><br> (Photo Credit: Christine Jean Chambers)