Red Hot Nicki Minaj Covers V Magazine

Nicki Minaj is unleashing her inner lioness on the winter edition of V Magazine, out on November 13th.  In the magazine, images lensed by the great Mario Testino, Nicki talked about her responsibility as an artist to utilize her self-made empire to encourage other women to do the same. More pics after the cut...

“I always feel it’s important for me to show females that they can be in charge of their own situation. I came into the game creating my own brand. I was doing things very early on that set me apart from people who just took orders and allowed their brand to be created for them. I love women who take control, who set standards, and who believe in themselves enough to lead the way in terms of their career. I’ve done that. When I win and when I lose.”