The Visual Rhetoric of Nicki Minaj

Shanae Rannow

Who is Nicki Minaj?

Actress By TrainingYoung Money RapperAmerican Idol JudgeTop Hip Hop EarnerNumerous Award Winner

Who is Nicki Minaj?

“I’m Nicki Minaj, Nicki Lewinsky, Nicki the Boss, Nicki the Harajuku Barbie…”

VoicesAppearanceMusic Style

Three Popular Personas

Nicki aka “The Girl Next Door”

Harajuku Barbie

Rapper

The Girl Next Door

The Girl Next Door

“5 more pounds to go”

The Girl Next Door

K-Mart Clothing Line“Something my fans can afford”

Gangster Rapper

Album Cover 2012

Gangster Rapper

Gangster Rapper

Barbie “Every girl wants to

be a Barbie”-Nicki Minaj, 2009

Barbie

Barbie

Album Cover2010

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Barbie Barbie JuiceCater to your Ken DayStrawberry Shortcake

Real vs Fake

“To get away from all their fighting, I would imagine being a new person.”

Wigs

Make Up

Intended Audience

Image or Lyrics

Pictures are worth 1000 words

Success MAC Cosmetics

OPI Nail PolishMyx MoscatoAmerican Idol judgeNicki Minaj PerfumeNicki Minaj Clothing LineHalloween Costumes