August 20, 2014 5:16 PM EDT
O n Tuesday, Nicki Minaj finally released the music video for her single “Anaconda.” The twerking-heavy video—and the album cover featuring Minaj in a thong was released last month—have sparked a lot of buzz about her outrageous, scandalous and unapologetically sexy style. Here’s a look at how the rapper’s look has evolved over the years.
And of course, her look in “Anaconda:”
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Cover art for Nicki Minaj's "Beam Me Up Scotty" mixtape Trapaholics Records Nicki Minaj attends the M2 Ultra Lounge on December 26, 2009 in New York City. Shareif Ziyadat—FilmMagic Nikki Minaj performs at the BET's Rip The Runway 2010 at the Hammerstein Ballroom on February 27, 2010 in New York City. George Napolitano—FilmMagic Nicki Minaj on the cover of July 2010 issue of Vibe Magazine Vibe Magazine The cover for Nicki Minaj's 'Pink Friday' album, released November 19, 2010 Young Money, Cash Money, and Universal Motown Recording artist Nicki Minaj arrives to celebrate her birthday at the Tao Nightclub at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino on December 9, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Steven Lawton—FilmMagic Rapper Nicki Minaj performs at the Staples Center on April 22, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Winter—Getty Images Nicki Minaj performs during the 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at the Lexington Avenue Armory on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Jamie McCarthy—Getty Images Singer Nicki Minaj arrives at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Jason Merritt—Getty Images Nicki Minaj's art for her "Starships" single, released on February 14, 2012 Young Money, Cash Money, Universal Republic Nicki Minaj performs at James L Knight Center on July 24, 2012 in Miami, Florida. Larry Marano—Getty Images Rapper Nicki Minaj performs during Power 105.1 Powerhouse 2013 at Barclays Center on November 2, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Michael Stewart—WireImage / Getty Images Singer/rapper Nicki Minaj accepts Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award onstage during the BET Awards '14 at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 29, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Allen Berezovsky—WireImage More Must-Reads from TIME Why Trump’s Message Worked on Latino Men What Trump’s Win Could Mean for Housing The 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 Sleep Doctors Share the 1 Tip That’s Changed Their Lives Column: Let’s Bring Back Romance What It’s Like to Have Long COVID As a Kid FX’s Say Nothing Is the Must-Watch Political Thriller of 2024 Merle Bombardieri Is Helping People Make the Baby Decision