Nicki Minaj Covers Allure, Talks Big Hair And Even Bigger Future Plans (PHOTOS)

Nicki Minaj is just as well known for her red carpet costumery as she is for her kaleidoscope collection of wigs.

So it was about time Allure (aka the monthly authority on all things beauty) caught up with Minaj, who covers their April issue, to pick her colorfully-covered brain on what inspires her statement-making hair, makeup and career choices.

In the feature, the "Super Bass" rapper reveals that her love for over-the-top hairstyles started at the tender age of nine.

"I was doing every- and anything to it—putting in wads of gel and brushing it to the next century, and just thinking I was so cute," MInaj told Allure. "I always thought I had an eye for that stuff."

Well, those big beauty ideas have definitely caught the World's eye.

Speaking of big--Terrence Davidson, MInaj's wig man, spend two days creating the Marie Antoinette-meets-cotton candy masterpiece the 29-year-old superstar rocks on the April cover.

With all Minaj's hair and clothing theatrics we often forget that her day job is rapping not modeling. But as Minaj tells Allure that is all part of her master plan toward mogul-dom, which includes dethroning the King, Jay-Z:

"I never thought about music as just being the end-all, be-all. I always looked at it like a business, something that I could create an empire out of. So that’s why I’m only about to put out my second album and I’m already thinking about this," Minaj tells Allure. "I had a little conversation with Jay-Z at the Victoria's Secret fashion show. He said, ‘Congratulations on all your success.’ And I was like, 'Yeah, I'm coming for you. I’m coming for your spot, Mr. Mogul.'"

We believe her. Minaj's dreams are bigger and more vivid then her hair!

For Allure's full feature on Minaj, pick up the April issue which hits newsstands March 20.

In the meantime, take a look at the April cover below and our top 10 favorite magazine covers from the colorful performer.

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Comments

[pinkjuniece513]

05:24 PM on 05/19/2013

"He said, ‘Congratulations on all your success.’ And I was like, 'Yeah, I'm coming for you. I’m coming for your spot, Mr. Mogul.'"

Yep...can't get any more humble than that.

[Denmark Vesey]

10:21 AM on 03/16/2012

rip Conscious Relevant Hip Hop. Artist who speak on positivity, growth or current events cannot get airtime.

[juceeefrute]

08:32 PM on 03/15/2012

Without all the false hair, eyelashes and makeup you would never recognize her walking down the street.

[Gigi1217]

01:44 PM on 03/14/2012

I don't think this new album is gonna do well. I think a lotta ppl are getting tired of her.

[Gigi1217]

01:41 PM on 03/14/2012

Wait she's 29 now? I swear like last year they said she was 26 or 25. I guess we'll never know these celebs' real age.

[Gloriousbastrd]

11:11 AM on 03/14/2012

She must have a million wigs. No talent

[3daywkend]

11:22 PM on 03/13/2012

I was watching a documentary about her when she goes to a shopping mall with an entourage and briefcase full of money. She proceeds to buy all her friends Gucci bags, etc. She's kinda hot in a way, but she typifies the excessive materialism that defines hip hop culture.

[Gigi1217]

01:42 PM on 03/14/2012

Excessive materialism doesn't necessarily define hip-hop culture. Unfortunately, there are some artists that make it seem like that tho.

[cuteliberalchick]

09:09 PM on 03/13/2012

Since she did stupid ho video,I am super done with this lady.

[liacashmere89]

11:27 PM on 03/14/2012

I know. I loved her before she did that wack video now I cant get into her anymore

[InedaName]

07:38 PM on 03/13/2012

SOMEONE'S got to be buying what Minaj is selling or else she wouldn't be on magazine covers and there wouldn't be all these comments, right?

[Pang Ling]

07:21 PM on 03/13/2012

i JUST THREW UP IN MY MOUTH WHEN I SAW HER PICTURE

[squiddypie8]

06:58 PM on 03/13/2012

Manaj is so ugly its not even funny

[Katy Brown]

05:30 AM on 03/14/2012

you're right... she is not beautiful( http://taylorswiftalbums.net/

[davejavalin]

08:30 PM on 03/14/2012

Apparently, you forgot to say "in your opinion" because everybody wouldn't agree with you.

[squiddypie8]

09:03 PM on 03/14/2012

In my opinion manaj is only pretty to desperately horny prepubecent boys who couldnt get p---- if their lives depended on it. Then Im sure shes hot.

[Siera Griffin]

06:36 PM on 03/13/2012

I truly don't understand what's so great about her "music". This girl is annoying and classless.

[squiddypie8]

06:58 PM on 03/13/2012

agreed

[Lexikewber123]

06:25 PM on 03/13/2012

Never really cared for her much. Her music is really annoying. I feel like her and Lady Gaga are in a competition with one another to see who can look the most ridiculous all the time.

[InedaName]

07:30 PM on 03/13/2012

At least Gaga can play piano. What else can Minaj do?

[Gigi1217]

01:43 PM on 03/14/2012

At least Gaga can sing

[Dubagee]

05:36 PM on 03/13/2012

I am so on the fence about this chick, I don't even know what to say!

http://youtu.be/JHttdp6_JZM
http://youtu.be/_UHQQ2KX3Ys
http://gigieatscelebrities.com/2012/03/13/molehill-mayhem/

[johnlouisf]

05:30 PM on 03/13/2012

I feel skanky, oh so skanky...