Nicki Minaj is well-known for her extravagant costumes and elaborate wigs both on stage and in her personal life. However, in a recent fashion shoot for GQ Magazine, the artist chose to tone down her usual flamboyant style. Despite this, she couldn’t resist wearing a white top that resembled a breastplate, which accentuated her impressive cleavage. The halterneck design had two cone-shaped cups over the breasts and was secured at the back with a buckle. See the video below for more details.

Nice poodles: And Nicki Minaj looked pretty good, too, in what she described as a more 'natural' look in a fashion shoot for GQ magazine

Nicki Minaj sported a more subdued and natural look for her recent photo shoot with GQ magazine. The rapper accessorized with two standard poodles, one of which was dyed pink to match her skirt, while standing next to a wooden rocking horse on a balcony overlooking a cityscape. In contrast to her usual multi-colored wigs, Nicki opted for black hair extensions and minimal makeup that highlighted her eyes with false lashes, liner, and mascara.

Red hot: The 31-year-old, whose Pinkprint is due out this month, said, 'I always thought that by the time I put out a third album, I would want to come back to natural hair and natural makeup'

The 31-year-old singer, who is set to release her album The Pinkprint this month, recently revealed that she had always planned to return to a more natural look for her third album. In an interview with GQ, Nicki Minaj stated that she wanted to shock her fans by toning down her makeup and switching up her hair. The music video for her hit single Anaconda, although quite provocative, was not meant to have any hidden messages.

What a doll: Nicki went for a Barbie look when she bowed her Pink Friday perfume at Macy's, New York, in 2012

In 2012, Nicki Minaj launched her Pink Friday perfume at Macy’s in New York, sporting a Barbie-inspired look. When asked about the music video for her song “Anaconda,” which features Minaj and four women dancing provocatively, she explained that the video is about female bonding and the fun girls have when they get together. The video also includes Minaj reminiscing about two of her past relationships, but she insists it’s all in good humor. Despite the suggestive nature of the video, Minaj emphasizes the importance of maintaining control and power in any situation.

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Getting wiggy with it: Outrageously colored fake hair has long been a staple of hip-hop stars’ performances.