Young Money female rapper Nicki Minaj has referred to herself (or at least, one of her alter egos) as 'Barbie' for years now, and the Nicki Minaj Barbie doll lets Ms. Minaj bring that persona to life.
Nicki's legions of fans, whom she affectionately calls "Barbz," will surely be thrilled to hear the news of this Nicki doll. The one-of-a-kind Barbie doll will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go toward Project Angel Food, which is a charity that works to provide healthy meals for men, women, and children who are affected by HIV and AIDS.
The Nicki Minaj Barbie doll is classic Nicki: long pink hair with blunt bangs, lots of makeup and jewelry and of course, Ms. Minaj's signature 'Barbie' necklace.
"For me this is a very major moment, because it just shows that you can come from nothing and still be a force in the main world, a business woman, and hopefully a mogul one day," Nicki told reporters at Billboard's Women in Music event.
Not only is the Nicki Minaj Barbie adorable and a great collector's item, but it benefits a great cause. It seems that Nicki Minaj is really climbing to the top of the industry in so many ways.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Celebrity-inspired Toy Dolls
- Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create unique, celebrity-inspired dolls that benefit a charity.
- Charitable Collaborations
- Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with celebrities and donate a portion of sales to charity.
- Brand-charity Partnerships
- Opportunity for businesses to partner with charities and create unique, branded products to benefit a cause.
Where This Applies
- Toy Manufacturing
- Toy manufacturers can create unique, celebrity-inspired dolls that benefit a charity to appeal to collectors and fans alike.
- Fashion and Accessories
- Fashion and accessories industries can create unique, celebrity-inspired accessories like jewelry and clothing to benefit a charity.
- Art and Collectibles
- Art and collectibles industries can partner with celebrities to create unique, limited edition collectibles that benefit a charity.
