The lovely and talented Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj The eclectic singer took the music scene by storm back in 2009 when rapper Lil' Wayne discovered her. Let's take a look back at her many style changes and wardrobe atrocities over the years. (Reuters)

Nicki Minaj May 6, 2013: Nicki arrives at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit celebrating the opening of "PUNK: Chaos to Couture" in New York. (Reuters)

Lady in White Feb. 24, 2013: Nicki arrives at the 2013 Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party in West Hollywood. (Reuters)

Performing Jan. 26, 2013: The singer performs on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" For more pics of Nicki, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a>

'American Idol' Jan. 8, 2013: Nicki sits with her fellow judges Keith Urban and Mariah Carey (left) at the Winter Press Tour for the Television Critics Association in Pasadena, Calif. (Reuters)

Grammys Feb. 12, 2012: The hip hop artist arrives at the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. (Reuters)

Oops Oct. 11, 2011: The singer almost has a wardrobe malfunction while leaving the Cheesecake Factory in Brentwood. For more pics of Nicki, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

Wowzers Aug. 28, 2011: Nicki makes quite an entrance at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. For more pics of Nicki, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

Opening Act June 25, 2011: Nicki opens for Britney Spears at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. For more pics of Nicki, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

Camera Ready April 7, 2011: Nicki brings her crazy style to the launch of the Casio's new digital camera at Best Buy Theater. For more pics of Nicki, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

World Traveler Jan. 20, 2010: Nicki greets her adoring fans as she arrives at Capital Radio in London. For more pics of Nicki, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)

Nicki Minaj March 2, 2010: Nicki is one of many hip hop artists who attends the Jay-Z concert at Madison Square Garden. For more pics of Nicki, go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.x17online.com">x17online.com.</a> (X17online.com)