Minaj __top__ — Nicki

, a fierce, unpredictable persona that allows her to experiment with aggressive, eccentric vocal styles. Pioneering Success and Industry Impact

Lil Wayne, then the hottest rapper on the planet, signed her to his Young Money Entertainment imprint. The industry watched nervously. Could a female rapper with bright pink hair, bizarre accents, and cartoonish costumes survive in a market dominated by male aggression and R&B hooks? Nicki Minaj