Nicki Minaj: My Turn

It's hard not to notice. Blue eyeshadow, pink lipstick, wild wigs, and a curvaceous bod remain are rap star's Nicki Minaj's trademarks. Yet, the "Queen of Bubblegum Rap" was never a fairytale princess.

Despite her early years of struggles, Minaj would prevail with 100 million records sold, 7 songs on the Billboard Charts at the same time and 10 Grammy nominations.