7 of the Most Eye-Popping Nicki Minaj GIFs

(Most of them) are not what you think.

Smile, Lip, Mouth, Hairstyle, Event, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Eyelash, Happy,
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She might do a mean Kim K. impersonation, but birthday girl Nicki Minaj is never not 100 percent herself. In celebration of her 32nd birthday, we've compiled seven GIFs that exemplify what we admire most about her: her straight-shooting style, ferocity, and an astounding ability to move one body part at a time.

Hairstyle, Blond, Chest, Long hair, Singing, Hair coloring, Pleased, Singer, Undergarment, Surfer hair,

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Hairstyle, Shoulder, Flowerpot, Pink, Beauty, Houseplant, Youth, Long hair, Hair coloring, Magenta,

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Arm, Leg, Fun, People, Entertainment, Social group, Performing arts, Event, Human body, Human leg,

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Lip, Cheek, Hairstyle, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Pink, Magenta, Style, Eyelash,

(Image credit: Archive)

Lip, Hairstyle, Skin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Pink, Jaw, Organ, Beauty, Long hair,

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Microphone, Hairstyle, Audio equipment, Music, Entertainment, Performing arts, Music artist, Pop music, Singing, Singer,

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Clothing, Eyewear, Nose, Vision care, Goggles, Jewellery, Sunglasses, Fashion accessory, Hat, Headgear,

(Image credit: Archive)

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Chelsea Peng
Assistant Editor

Chelsea Peng is a writer and editor who was formerly the assistant editor at MarieClaire.com. She's also worked for The Strategist and Refinery29, and is a graduate of Northwestern University. On her tombstone, she would like a GIF of herself that's better than the one that already exists on the Internet and a free fro-yo machine. Besides frozen dairy products, she's into pirates, carbs, Balzac, and snacking so hard she has to go lie down.