Nicki Minaj has picked up another major accolade - she has been named…
Nicki Minaj has picked up another major accolade - she has been named Billboard's Rising Star for 2011.
The hip-hop star will be presented with the award at the Billboard Women in Music Event on 2 December (11) in New York.
The Super Bass hitmaker says, "I am deeply honored to be recognized by Billboard. My nation of barbz (fans) and I have come a mighty long way; yet we are nowhere close to where God will take us. Sit back and enjoy the ride."
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