# Racy Rapstress Spreads Nicki Minaj Covers Complex Magazine October 2010 Issue By Tajah Charles | Published 2010-10-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicki-minaj-sits-down-with-complex-magazine References: [complex](http://www.complex.com/GIRLS/Cover-Girls/Nicki-Minaj) & [complexvideo](http://www.complexvideo.com/Girls/Nicki-Minaj-The-Complex-Cover-Shoot) Hip-hop's Harajuku Barbie shows her subtle side with a black-and-white spread in Complex Magazine's October/November issue. Set to release her highly-anticipated debut album ‘Pink Friday’ in late November, Nicki Minaj is said to be the next big thing for [female hip-hop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-girl-summer). Signed to label Young Money, Nicki Minaj is known for her cartoonish mannerisms, [bright wigs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aaliyah-barbie) and untamed lyrics. In the article, she discusses her larger-than-life image, Lil’ Wayne, the Drake romance rumors and, of course, her new album 'Pink Friday.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Celebrities Covering Magazines:** Opportunity for magazines to gain readership and revenue through cover stories of famous celebrities. - **Female Hip-hop Artists:** Potential for record labels to sign and market female hip-hop artists who bring a unique style and personality to the industry. - **Colorful and Quirky Personal Brands:** Brand/business owners can build their own unique, bold branding to help their company stand out in a crowded digital landscape. ### Where This Applies - **Magazine Industry:** Opportunity to capitalize on the trend of celebrity covers to attract new readers and advertising revenue. - **Music Industry:** Potential to sign and promote female hip-hop artists who bring a fresh and unique style to the genre. - **Digital Marketing Industry:** Opportunity to help businesses build personalized, colorful and quirky branding that reflects their unique voice and helps them stand out in their industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vegan Celebrity-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicki-minaj-2.md) - [Rapper-Inspired Playable Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/call-of-duty-season-5.md) - [Rapper-Collab Juxtaposing Dynamic Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-thee-hotties.md) - [Collectible Rapper Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-spice.md) - [Extreme Plumping Glosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-big-game.md) - [Rapper-Backed Swimwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-girl-summer.md) - [Rapper-Approved Product Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topicals.md) - [Rapper Photo Tee Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboi-carti-supreme.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md)