modern icon

theres a new idol on the scene, so bump off rihanna! nicki minaj, mc, fashion maverick and all around fruitcake is taking the title of the most controversial female in hip hop, pink extensions and all.

labelling herself as the 'black barbie' she spits lyrics like 'excuse me can I see your dang a lang brother' whilst trussed up in outfits that would make GaGa jelo.

no doubt stealing style tips from eastern street bibles such as 'Fruits' , she effortlessly combines neon brights with candy floss hair without a hint of irony, showcasing obvious echoes of harajuku imbedded amongst her caribbean roots.

first coming to mainstream attention on the Lil' Wayne Young Money collective 'Bedrock', Minaj, 25, stood out for her distinctive rapping style; full of character, imagination and littered with innuendo. hailing originally from Trinidad, the mc, real name Onika Maraj, moved to queens, NY, when she was 5, before attending the reknowned performing arts school La Guardia, where she discovered her passion for Hip Hop.

her sense of style has developed out of a desire to seperate herself from the countless black females already on the scene, and fashion insiders are taking note.

Britney Spears was shot by Todd Cole for this month's POP magazine, masquerading as a japanese child bride, with graphics design by the magnificent artist Takashi Murakami. seems things are turning japanese once more....x