Star Analysis

                                    *Nicki Minaj*

Fashion/ Visual Look

Nicki’s visual representation is very extreme, fearless, out there and Barbie - like. It’s not just about her clothes; it’s about her hair, her nails, her jewellery, the lot. In other words, she doesn’t give a f*** what people think of her appearance and she makes sure her style is noticed. Here are some examples of her crazy snap shots…

Her costumes usually represent bright colours, animals, confidentiality, and mystery. In some comparison, Nicki’s distinctive way of dressing is very similar to lady gaga and her approach to her self representation. Maybe they influence each other? However according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicki_Minaj it has been said that those who influenced Nicki Minaj’s image are Lil Kim, Missy Elliot, Lisa Lopes, Lil Wayne, Madonna, Marilyn Monroe and Cyndi Lauper.

Another main influence on Nicki’s representation was the media before she became famous herself. She quoted in an interview with VIBE that, “When I grew up I saw females doing certain things, and I thought I had to do that exactly. The female rappers of my day spoke about sex a lot… and I thought that to have the success they got; I would have to represent the same thing. When in fact I didn’t have to represent the same thing.”

Nicki’s broad fashion and style is so flamboyant it doesn’t need enhancing through camerawork and mise-en-scene it has the same effect in every visual context.

Here is Nicki’s music video to massive attack - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZCUtnuAXg8 It shows a lot of her crazy outfits, hair styles and non-verbal expressions.