She needs no introduction or maybe she does. Nicki Minaj is nearly a new woman as she is Stripped back for the April edition on Elle US, with minimum makeup and no statement lip even the Black Barbie is almost shocked.

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In the behind the cover interview with Elle Nicki spoke about her new look.“When I saw myself with barely any makeup at, it was such a… like, I’m so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it’s hard. I feel that it’s become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol’ crazy lashes- you know, nothing – I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes.”



Minaj is seen sporting this Tom Ford Napa Leather that can we say she looks HOTT in. 



Will she keep this is New look or is there just not enough shock Factor for this Underground Hip-Hop star turned Elle Cover Girl?