Covergirl || Nicki Minaj For Marie Claire August 2013

Bodysuit, $1,206, LaQuan Smith; Mohawk, price upon request, New York Vintage; Black-gold ring, price upon request, Repossi; Full-finger silver ring, $413, Bernard Delettrez.

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Dress $1,160, Bess; Choker price upon request, Versace; Ring $990, Chrome Hearts; Shoes $2,995, Nicholas Kirkwood.

"What's one thing that pisses you off instantly?" —@michieeminaj
"People who don't own up to their mistakes. They'll make every excuse in the book, as opposed to just saying, ‘Damn, yeah, I fucked up.'"

Dress, $1,160, Bess; Choker, price upon request, Versace; Full-finger ring, price upon request, Loree Rodkin; Stacked ring, $990, Chrome Hearts.

On Hair: Pantene Pro-V normal-Thick Hair Solutions Straighten & Smooth Crème.

"Do you work out? If so what’s a normal routine, Nic?!!!” —@forevertrendn_ 

"I don't work out. I hate it. I don't mean to sound super-lazy. I tried it for a time. I lost my boobs. When I feel I need to lose weight, I just change what I eat. I cut carbs and sugar. I'll do water and protein and fruit. But I do think that you should work out. My doctor tells me that, and I get it. Do cardio, Barbz."

Dress, $3,190, Just Cavalli; Bracelet, price upon request, Versace; Wide black-diamond ring, price upon request, Vhernier; , price upon request, Bulgari; Thin silver star ring, $2,600, Lynn Ban.

On Eyes: MAC Liquid Eye Liner in Boot Black.

"What is the 1 most important message U’d like young women to take away from Ur music?" —@aboutthetowne

"Don't lose the fun side of you, the part of you that fantasized and had a great imagination, but don't ever get complacent because there's always someone gunning to take your spot. You've got to work like it's your first day on the job every day. That's what I do: Work hard, laugh later. I just don't want people to think that you can get this any other way. You can't get it with a pretty little smile. You have to put the work in, and that goes for anything you want to do."

Dress, price upon request, Fausto Puglisi.


"What are your tips for seducing your lover?" —@flymuthaphunker

"Don't chase any man. Put your school first. Men love independent women. You don't have to be a bitch, but there's nothing wrong with it at times. And: Men are kids at heart. They want to be nourished and pet like a dog."

"What are your tips for seducing your lover?" —@flymuthaphunker "Don't chase any man. Put your school first. Men love independent women. You don't have to be a bitch, but there's nothing wrong with it at times. And: Men are kids at heart. They want to be nourished and pet like a dog."