Nicki Minaj is gracing the cover of Vogue Italia this month, and she looks ageless. Seriously, we’re talking solid years younger!
The 42-year-old rap icon is completely transforming her look for the June 2025 issue, and the internet is already buzzing about her stunning, almost unrecognizable appearance. This isn’t just another magazine cover; it’s a visual mic drop!
Nicki Minaj, the Trinidadian rapper and singer-songwriter, is Italian Vogue’s June 2025 cover star under the direction of Francesca Ragazzi, head of editorial content. Even with recent covers featuring big names like Damiano David, Miriam Leone, Ariana Grande, and Loli Bahia, this one is already making waves. Lensed by Petra F. Collins, with styling by Patti Wilson, the captivating cover shot features Minaj gazing down the lens, draped in a Fendi dress and Cartier jewelry. It’s a striking spread that celebrates her many titles: Mother, Rapper, and Queen.
This high-profile feature arrives as the Barbz eagerly awaits the launch of the promised new music from the femcee, and it also lands hot on the heels of her history-making ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour’.
But beyond the glamour, Minaj opened up in a candid interview about the immense pressures of fame and her personal decision to delay motherhood. Despite being one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 100 million records sold, the rapper confessed that the relentless criticism she has faced throughout her career has often made her question her place in the industry.
“I’ve heard every possible criticism about me,” Minaj shared honestly. “I’ve thought about quitting so many times. I’m glad I didn’t. I hope my story can be an inspiration to others and encourage them not to give up”.
The “Super Bass” hitmaker, who is a mother to a four-year-old boy with her husband Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, also delved into the personal reasons behind delaying motherhood. She explained that the intense pressures of her career, particularly the responsibility to support her family, meant that having children had to be postponed. “I didn’t go to every Thanksgiving, every Christmas, or birthday party because I had to work,” Minaj noted, revealing the sacrifices she made. “The price I paid was not having a ‘normal’ life”.
Nicki emphasized that while her career has allowed her to provide her son with opportunities she never had, there are still challenges, especially around maintaining his privacy. “When we go out, I have to worry that someone will take his picture,” she admitted, highlighting the constant juggle of fame and motherhood.
This Vogue Italia cover and accompanying interview offer a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of a superstar who continues to defy expectations, both professionally and personally. She’s not just a rapper; she’s a resilient artist, a dedicated mother, and, undeniably, a queen who still has plenty to say.
What do you think of her incredible transformation and candid confessions?
