Nicki Minaj Accepts Most Prestigious Accolade

At the MTV MVAs, Nicki Minaj was awarded with Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.

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Before taking the stage to accept the accolade, she stole the show with her medley hits performance.

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Minaj set included “Super Bass” “Roman’s Revenge,” “Chun-Li,” “Moment 4 Life,” “Bees in the Trap,” and “Anaconda.”

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Moreover, her ensemble also grabs the most attention of the audience at the stage.

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She had clothed sparkly top, mini skirt and lace-up booties, looking like a Barbie Pink.

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Minaj made her first appearance on the VMAs stage in four years during the performance at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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She offered gratitude for those who inspired & influenced her career.

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While thanking, she mentioned Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson.

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Continued saying, she also thanked many others like Madonna, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Madonna, etc.

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She also received nominations in two categories: Best Hip-Hop for “Do We Have a Problem?”

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And featuring Lil Baby and Song of the Summer for “Super Freaky Girl.”

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