Her musical efforts may constantly get mixed reactions, but we can always give props to Nicki Minaj for her super-businesswoman skills.
Since she celebrated her 30th birthday, the triple-threat rapper/singer/actor has adopted a more demure image (that ass is still very much out there, though) and made a claim for high-fashion gigs.
In October, she appeared unadorned and androgynous on the cover of L'Uomo Vogue. Now, Minaj has just been announced as the face of Roberto Cavalli in the brand's new spring/summer campaign.
And the images, shot by Francesco Carrozzini, are simply stunning: