Nicki Minaj Breaks Down 11 Looks, From Pink Friday to Barbie | Life in Looks | Vogue

Nicki Minaj takes a look back at some of her most memorable and iconic looks. Watch as Nicki talks about her debut album cover, her enlightening Met Gala ensemble, attending the Barbie premiere, and her Pink Friday sequel.
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00:00 - Intro
00:08 - 2010 Pink Friday
00:48 - 2010 BET Awards
01:24 - 2012 Vogue
02:00 - 2018 Oscar de la Renta
02:38 - 2018 Marc Jacobs
03:42 - 2018 Versace Runway Front Row
04:18 - 2022 Met Gala
05:06 - 2023 Barbie Premiere
05:57 - 2023 VMA Awards
06:46 - 2023 Pink Friday 2
07:32 - 2023 Vogue December Issue
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[@michaelfrancistan]

WHY DID WE SKIP 2013-2017 she had iconic looks during those years!?!

[@juliusminaj]

No literally !

[@joq651]

I’m so annoyed actually

[@anthonydesantis183]

They missed out on all her ACTUAL iconic looks….. like 2104-2017…..

[@tabassumk8166]

was just going to comment this... im pissed!!

[@imactuallyxr]

so the video isnt as long

[@C.Francisque27]

Y’all need to bring her back and go through her 2010-2017 looks. Those are truly some of the most iconic moments in fashion, PERIOD!

[@notyou666]

HELLLOOOO 2015-2016 during the Pink Print era within itself!!!!! like…

[@Toptiershawnn]

THIS

[@Anna-if6ii]

Thaaank youuuu

[@BaileyBlurbs]

I was waiting for the teddy bear outfit for MTV music awards.

[@Greybell]

yeah why are they skipping half of the decade like???

[@JoyfulRelaxation22]

How did they skip over the pinkprint era? So elegant and a turn for her.

[@Dreamergirl-lx5zb]

It’s nice to see Nicki overcame the hate. It was sad watching her 2018-2020 interviews and hearing the hurt in her voice but here she sounds calm, healed and better than ever

[@monidiaz4334]

why was she receiving hate? :(

[@AyyeJames]

I really believe it’s her son and husband holding her down. She feels secure she isn’t scrambling anymore.

[@Xxbbyblue]

@@monidiaz4334Some were angry because of the Motorsport situation.

[@Rohandutt0]

@@monidiaz4334 people were mad for no reason

[@melissawillowbend8259]

Her son is the reason ❤

[@Anthony-pm2tb]

why would they skip 2013-2017 looks… they’re her best 😭 edit: oh they were comparing pink friday (2012) and pink friday 2 (2023) era looks, my bad

[@sisinickal]

Yeah her black hair era was one of her best looks

[@hdnnndnnd4566]

The title says Pink Friday to Barbie ! It’s showing straightforward looks to promote her album . Stop kidding yourselves and just enjoy the video

[@vickieOmyers]

Maybe she skipped those for promotional reasons on her own 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@Yourboyfriday]

JESSICA BOSCH LOOK HER UP

[@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024]

Yup, the Pinkprint 😩

[@jewlsvaughn]

okay but why are we not talking about her looks between 2014- 2017? they’re the most iconic i feel like don’t ignore them 😭

[@leiahhh_1289]

THEE Most you hear me???

[@leiahhh_1289]

Totally

[@hdnnndnnd4566]

@@leiahhh_1289definitely not thee most iconic … she was definitely dressing down in her pinkprint era

[@lonieboi1]

she probably selected the looks lol

[@EllaLucena95]

2018 Versace is my fave!!!

[@kenstontan3677]

she has had way more iconic looks than just these few that vogue picked out

[@illegalturkey99]

Let’s talk about how professional and gorgeous and still incorporating her personality into her vibe and mannerisms at the same time?!!

[@ashanyc9146]

This woman is iconic. No one can brake her. She is the IT girl

[@namantherockstar]

Nicki inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging...

[@Theechosenone_]

@@namantherockstarOmggg go away

[@Nonyah123]

break*

[@NiC-ks1bz]

@@Nonyah123or brake as in stop

[@Zombina638]

Thats someone with a big ego

[@raymondcorona7497]

this could have easily been 20 minutes. she has so many iconic looks!

[@nica7747]

Fr

[@adale2771]

They didn’t pick many of her best looks though.

[@b.s.2644]

it was FAR too short smh...

[@ilyhysteric]

Nicki is so iconic, a popstar, a rapper, nicki has literally done it all in the last 15 years

[@Dee-Kitchen]

Dear Vogue--- we want to see her 2014-2017 looks! I love you Nicki

[@rz2pp]

The world is gon stop tonight at 12AM who ready?🔥🔥🔥

[@pixyl44]

MEEE ONGONG

[@aaronkelly8754]

I'm sooooo ready!!!!!!!

[@DaydreamingofMimi]

WE READY, BUY BUY BUY GUYS. BUY THE ALBUM, BUY THE SONGS INDIVIDUALLY

[@ZoellaAwm]

ME

[@miguelgiron1547]

Meeeeee 😮‍💨

[@AwesomenessTV]

" I was feeling very elongated" 😭

[@ilenewtf]

lol peeped that too

[@Isaidit932]

The bish is 5’2” ELONGATED WHERE???? Shape like a box!😅

[@Tttttttttttttttt484]

@@Isaidit932huh

[@michaeltrayshawn]

@@Isaidit932you sound a mess

[@iituyi]

@@Isaidit932stop hating lol

[@23glo59]

Remember thinking she always stayed in character for the cameras when she first came out..she’s really layered personality wise. Fascinating

[@tinxxb]

Okay, but can we talk about the look she's wearing in the video??????? GORGEOUS, I love this bright pink on Nicki, the hair, the makeup ... she looks flawless

[@elnoawilson6099]

She looks like a classy and dignified woman, flawless is overated. :)

[@falejx6664]

the most long-lasting rap artist ever, the QUEEN Nicki Minaj. she never fails to reinvent herself

[@eyuh77777]

Wayne and Jay still here lol.

[@jahodwatts]

@@eyuh77777doing what??

[@sapphireisthe1]

@@eyuh77777oh shut up

[@xyz_KrystalWallace_zyx]

@@jahodwatts😂😂😂Wayne just dropped a collab album like 2-3 weeks ago

[@jahodwatts]

@@xyz_KrystalWallace_zyx but who’s talking about it?? Who’s screaming put that Wayne on…

[@actuallytumi]

she survived her hate train and came back with the best roll out I've seen since pf in 2010 wow onika you are truly the queen of rap

[@Ms_Neffie]

Yes she did and that’s why she would always have my respect 🫡.

[@moose3615]

Yeah hate train of marrying a child predator… ok

[@actuallytumi]

@@moose3615 they keep hating but still watching 😭💀

[@savana2761]

@@moose3615tf! She did not marry a child predator

[@wompwomp009]

​@@moose3615not you still watching

[@Besim-cl2er]

She has so many iconic looks you can't even fit them into 1 video!

[@monicascott3636]

She has so many looks, I could watch her talk about them all day! Do this a 100 times more with her!

[@nompumelelovilakazi9832]

Her 2016 vma look should have been featured. Quite literally one of her most stunning looks!

[@kinglui89]

I was surprised that was not selected . That’s one of her best red carpet looks in my opinion

[@ForeverYoung20092]

Do you know natural would mean no make up ?

[@SN-di9ix]

It's SO gorgeous.

[@nompumelelovilakazi9832]

@@kinglui89 definitely

[@kamyproductions1325]

Yessss

[@tygemini8781]

can we talk about how she looks the EXACT same after all of these years. stunning woman 😍

[@vikctoryan15]

That's that natural beauty. Some are born with it while others have to buy it.

[@WarrenSofine-tp7qf]

​@@vikctoryan15FACCCTSSSS

[@imstuckinwashingmachine]

Natural beauty at its best

[@LvgitMxney]

@@vikctoryan15THIS!

[@openyoureyestothetruth]

Because she’s a clone made in a lab

[@abriel7455]

01:29 YEAH DOJA CAT REALLY IS NICKI’S SON🦄🦄 And I’m all for it!! I never saw this before?!!!

[@shondarnishahaines7382]

I actually enjoyed watching this. I love how empowered Nicki sounded reflecting.

[@AwesomenessTV]

She is such a natural beauty too like look at 8:03 ARE YOU SERIOUS???

[@minalabani5562]

she has gotten several cosmetic procedures why u say stuff like this?

[@Cvzar07]

Absolutely stunning

[@faust5727]

@@minalabani5562U jealous just say so..

[@minervaowl8298]

She’s not natural honey

[@Kioma001]

​@@minalabani5562she never ever touched her face n even if she did she is stunning

[@AwesomenessTV]

It's her and her mom having matching hairstyles for me!

[@ewidontlikeyou]

SHE and her mother. OMG. Grammar.

[@AwesomenessTV]

@@ewidontlikeyou I said what I said

[@SexyyRed_1]

@@AwesomenessTVATE

[@Prettycrochet101]

❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Greenz1100]

This is beautiful. I don't know why I am crying but she has gone through soo much and deserves all her flowers. Happy birthday Queen and your new album is Fireee. Everybody go stream it now..

[@Benzito]

She’s a legend for real … she’s gotten to experience so much things

[@abdulitotv19]

Nicki breaking down her iconic looks on vogue? Oh we really in GAG CITY OMG😭😭😭

[@Jaheem200]

Nicki is so well spoken

[@veronaldridgesterling]

So true❤

[@onelove1446]

Very

[@nya55155]

who cares everyone would still love her if she wasn’t.

[@nickoletcampbell4657]

​@@nya55155being well spoken is an additional and very important. That adds to her appeal

[@mluna1898]

@@nickoletcampbell4657exactly, like that comment made no sense

[@mpanamashile3901]

Is it just me or does Nicki Minaj look absolutely amazing then and Now? Her looks on the red carpet, her music videos. She is such an iconic face in this industry ❤ Barbz Forever 7:56 that is so sweet. He's so adorable 😊😊

[@firewind3509]

1:52 I wonder if Doja Cat’s “Need To Know” music video was inspired by this

[@miserabletry]

idk why Nicki's recent videos make me so emotional. she's truly come full circle, in my lifetime, and the first artist I've ever grown alongside.

[@itsbrooklynbabyyy]

Exactly even her music everything she has released this year feels so effortless & fun like you can feel how comfortable she is in her skin and her creativity. To have seen her go through literally everything and to have seen her grow I don’t even know how to describe it. 💕 she is just an icon.

[@AA-qb7ni]

Nicki is a style ICON!!! So glad Vogue did this 💕

[@namantherockstar]

Nicki inspires me.. My parents said if i get 70K followers They'd buy me a professional camera for recording..begging u guys , literally Begging...

[@perfectedbypepper9954]

These are all iconic, but these weren’t what I was expecting. All of her super iconic looks we know her for she was heavily judged for at the time but it was so impactful and inspiring for little me to see a woman like her in fashion. Where is harajuku Barbie!?

[@Demarreay]

Bring her back yall didn’t even scratch the surface

[@nobitanobisuke3934]

i can’t believe this woman in her 40s she looks so young and beautiful bless her

[@irabonta1874]

Just turned 40

[@lemonpepper853]

​@@irabonta1874She about to turned 41 tomorrow. She turned 40 last year.

[@mandeep3.14]

😲

[@WayAboveeAverage]

@@lemonpepper853right. Like I was just finna say. Fourties… makes it sound like she’s 47 or some.. nah.

[@napturallyneecy]

​@lemonpepper853, she turns 41 tomorrow, 12/8. She was born the same year as me, 1982. I will be 42 in February 2024.

[@faraguvava]

This should have been longer 😢 she has so many iconic moments

[@Gabb.s1]

No fr but she probably didn’t want it to be longer

[@ummmkayy]

I love how she was just so chill people think doing the most is always necessary

[@Timmy_147]

The way that she raps about being the Queen, but remains so humble outside of her music. ❤ like how she is shocked that these designers wanna dress her up when she is literally the mothaeffin QUEEN!!!

[@8ginger8]

Been a Barb since ‘09 💖 This is such a full circle moment 🥹

[@jalahtiche933]

Absolutely, only WE understand 😍

[@chakyagaillard0217]

@@jalahtiche933😊

[@bootchycrumbs]

Nicki’s outfits throughout the 2010s were truly iconic ❤🦄🎀

[@2024lmf]

Nicki n her baby shot makes me tear up!!!!! So cute!!! You can feel & see the love n emotion xo

[@gomoestas]

So classy, mature, confidend, strong. Naturally beautiful and eloquent.

[@demigreen6495]

Big opportunity missed with this video, you could have included ALL her iconic looks, it’s what’s she’s known for

[@jaylayahj]

yeahhh idk they really flopped with this

[@krischionjohnson96]

Exactly

[@taylorsimone2862]

They definitely dropped the ball.

[@mannie369]

Its nicki fault, im sure she aint wana put those looks in there, i wish she did. Im disappointed

[@Latoyas_got_your_soul]

She has had a few interviews were she talked about the iconic looks

[@roddyricchvert1319]

BARBZ ARE YOU READY TO BREAK HISTORY WITH PINK FRIDAY 2?! THIS IS FOR YOU QUEEN!

[@AjayLatifah-xt5du]

This will be our Taylor Swift moment ... we will break big records by God's grace.... 700k plus

[@gut853]

I can’t believe she’s dropping an album tonight 😭

[@jisoochrist]

4:15 Roman snuck out for a second

[@angarcii]

She has countless of iconic looks that I could name but these were definitely some solid choices. It’s crazy to think about her longevity in the music industry and the influence she’s had on fashion. Love her. Can’t wait for her album.

[@darensungalee8280]

She’s so real and so humble. That’s why she’s the QUEEN 🦄👸🏾

[@shirleyN.ellysa]

i could listen to her talk all year😫 her voice is so rich, I LOVE IT SO MUCH🫠

[@missvida6251]

She looks beautiful and sophisticated here. She should always keep this look

[@ramadiamond4039]

I got emotional every time I watch Nicki recent interviews 😢music industry tried to take down this beautiful black talented artist. But look at her now looking peaceful and beautiful. This a life lesson for everyone.❤

[@MrCrxwler]

"The face is giving Tuh'" *bats eyelashes, blank stare* Ugh! I love this woman.

[@PuzzlewithmeandmyPTSD]

So lovely how you are growing as an artist, a woman, a mother…your photos are stunning ❤ I love how you appreciate the artistry of something (I believe that is incredibly unique)

[@savannahlewis777]

she’s just so gorgeous 😩💗

[@Vlogversity]

I love the way she’s speaking in this. So intelligent. So in touch with fashion and herself. I’m gagging FR over here. I don’t stan any artists besides Nicki Minaj. She has created this whole entire world, brand, and music that is so different than anything else. She really leaves me speechless

[@Bylettti]

So well spoken & intelligent . Queen of rap for a reason . Cant wait to hear the album ❤

[@meep9963]

This was so insightful omg so much being put together

[@ssagsavior]

THEEEEE Vogue cover like she looked so perfect!! loved all the looks

[@ezinnennawulezi]

I’m so happy that they did this. I love hearing the stories behind some of her iconic moments.

[@thegoattvletsgo2749]

It’s crazy because I wanted her to do this after I watched the 73 questions of her, hopefully she can come back and do it again to discuss her other looks especially during the Roman era

[@pastelpancake7113]

I have been WAITING for Nicki to do her vogue look book.. and HAPPY PINK FRIDAY TWOO

[@lazarusalexander9911]

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE👏🏼

[@Mohamed-fv1pv]

WE ARE GETTING FED ! She is stunning and Pink Friday 2 drops TONIGHT

[@asher9364]

I love the Lady Nicki is! She’s always a character but at her heart she’s a normal person just like the rest of us! It’s so cool to see the stripped down version of who she has become!

[@liatingz]

Nicki is so effortlessly iconic. Love her 👑💅

[@Inklnx]

Get someone who’s actually in tune with Nicki’s eras and peak fashion moments to make the list

[@laeila]

Im so proud of Nicki! This PF2 era has been so full circle 🎀💕

[@stxrrxy1]

I LOVEE how breathtaking all of her looks were. Such an icon.💕

[@starcherry6814]

I don't recognize any of these looks except for Pink Friday When I think of Nicki Minaj early career the two tone pink and blonde wing come to mind

[@DollTheFace]

She’s on ❄️❄️🌨️ you can just tell

[@missvida6251]

Umm no. She's on percs. Snow doesn't make you slur your words. Stimulants make you up and talkative. Opiates make you slur and relaxed

[@puyopuyopyro]

yeah 100%@@missvida6251

[@eevvaa.]

While i do find some of her looks questionable, it is what sets her apart and I guess only she can pull off that kinda style..regardless she comes out as such a mature and beautiful woman..love her craziness

[@zarias8604]

Nicki you’re so iconic and this doesn’t even scratch the surface of how many amazing looks you’ve worn over the years🔥

[@tee_savy100]

She’s had so many other iconic looks forms the early 2010’s I wanted her to review 😭

[@michellelee5538]

Can’t wait for the tour. Go Nicki 🙌🏾

[@sofdemi8042]

i love seeing her in toned down makeup, she's so beautiful

[@witch6977]

Toned down😅😂

[@LifewithDantheMan_]

I can’t wait for this album 😭💞

[@alulolandulele7445]

wait ..please help me coz im in South Africa and the time zones kinda off just tell me how many hours till the album on your side

[@mariananyunja7296]

​@@alulolandulele7445at 6am tomorrow

[@AjayLatifah-xt5du]

​​@@alulolandulele7445 it will be out today at midnight... at Nigeria it will be around 6am in the morning I don't know the difference between south Africa and Nigeria time zone tho

[@KgotsofaloNhlapo-zr5os]

Here in south africa, it will be out at 7am my loves

[@dearsputnikhk6224]

The Dolce and Gabbana dress was ICONICCCC

[@s676n8]

I love Nicki ❤️ so excited for her album drop tomorrow PINK FRIDAY 2!!!

[@neacxst]

Onika, they could NEVER make me hate you. What a blessed, powerful woman. She truly is the best.

[@hector001ism]

Queen. She's an icon, she's a legend and she is the moment LITERALLY

[@gomoestas]

She is the moment for life💖

[@Lvl1Critters]

kinda suprised the red look she wore when she was a guest judge on rpdr season 12 wasn't on the list, that look still lives in my head like it was yesterday its one of my faves she's worn

[@EllaLucena95]

Love to see Onika wearing light make up and her natural hair, she's gorgeous that way too ❤

[@norapeace6526]

6:57 “sometimes women are the most confident when they’re completely covered up” 👌🏽🙌🏽👏🏽❤❤❤❤

[@bhavishmohonee]

SHE'S SO ICONIC 💜

[@candacesmith9970]

It’s giving hiiiiiigh

[@TitilayoRasaki]

@nickiminaj is the ONLY @vogue cover I own, PERIOD!!! Literally pulled up to Barnes & Noble like “please point me to Nicki Minaj’s cover, thanks!!

[@janise_7237]

the way she explains her looks makes me love them even more😭😭🥰

[@tylerjlackneyjdstarboy]

This came out of nowhere and im here for it💗🔥

[@jolene7744]

That's why I believe this album rollout is so iconic!!!😂❤

[@tylerjlackneyjdstarboy]

​@@jolene7744i can't wait for the album I'm so excited

[@shaesdivinetarot]

The blue tint in mag was underrated!!

[@dwaynejdlucas]

4:15 That "oh no"😂😂😂😂😂

[@aiidenosz]

Love when she breaks down her looks and shares little moments about the details leading into the outfit, love her down! cant wait for the album tonight

[@ca6ria]

Watching this made me tear up and realize how much I look up to Nicki Minaj. Looking at her now and reflecting on her iconic looks makes me feel as if I can achieve anything. Thank you Vogue once again 🩷

[@RottedDollface]

She is very beautiful in alllllll of the pics. I want to add at 8:45 she reminds me of Selena🖤🖤

[@stargirl1613]

Currently listening to PF2, it's a solid album. I hope for her next album we get Animated Nicki again 😊❤

[@ivanildobergwijn4034]

I loveeeeeeeeee she deserves an other episode cause that wasn’t enough the queen got so many moreee iconic /legendary looks 💗

[@kater5911]

What an Icon!!! Literally the best thing that happened in hip-hop & fadhion industry. Onika, you'll forever be THAT girl ❤

[@lvluxegirl]

Just Love her... I love all her looks especially her Oscar De La Renta Looks 🤗💗💗

[@dontbdirtyicecream]

it's interesting to me how nicki can be so versatile and cross over into fashion, pop music, I can even see her in more acting roles