Post on 17-Dec-2015
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