Nicki Minaj: ‘I always push the envelope because I’m Nicki Minaj. I have to’

When you have a booty like Nicki Minaj it’s no surprise that you’d want to flaunt it.

Dressed in skin tight clothing and seriously high stilettos the Anaconda singer can be seen showcasing her derriere for V magazine’s Winter 2014/15 edition.

Shot by fashion photographer Mario Testino, the 31-year-old rapper poses in a black leotard with sheer tights, while in another she is sprawled out like a cat in a bondage style coat and a leopard Eygenia Kim pillar box hat.

In an interview with Issue 91 of the fashion magazine, the Starships singer spoke about being controversial as something she has to do.

She said: "I always push the envelope because I’m Nicki Minaj. I have to.

"No matter who I’m on a song with, I feel like I have to say at least one thing that no one else is willing to say.

"Whether it’s Madonna or Britney or Beyoncé, they always tell me, "YES. Be yourself. Talk your s***."'

With not many female rappers in the charts, Nicki is keen to inspire women.

She said: “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, I take ownership of it, because I really am in charge of what I do.

“There are a lot of strong male rappers, who’ve influenced me a great deal in terms of my skill, my flow, and my business-savvy side. But at the end of the day, I still want to inspire women.”

Read the full interview at vmagazine.com