Nicki Minaj Went Full Barbiecore for This Year's Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs
wore the ultimate Barbiecore ensemble to perform a show-stopping medley of her greatest hits featuring “All Things Go,” “Roman's Revenge,” “Monster,” “Beez in the Trap,” “Chun-Li,” “Moment 4 Life,” “Super Bass," “Anaconda,” and “Super Freaky Girl.” Dressed entirely in pink from head to toe, the performance marked her first at the VMAs in four years. Among the fellow artists Minaj thanked for giving her “huge opportunities” that she'll “never forget” were Kanye West, Beyoncé, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Eminem, Britney Spears, and Rihanna.Ahead of her acceptance speech, Minaj wore the ultimate Barbiecore ensemble to perform a show-stopping medley of her greatest hits.In addition to her Video Vanguard nod, was also nominated in this year's competitive Best Hip Hop category for her collaboration with rapper Lil Baby, “” Since her debut in 2010, Minaj has been nominated seventeen times and won five times at the VMAs.