Nicki Minaj Clowns around for 'V' Magazine

The fearless fashion sense of rising hip-hop darling Nicki Minaj has landed her the cover of V Magazine's latest issue. There are two covers: The first is simple, without any bells and whistles; the second pushes boundaries with neon, cleavage and crazy clown makeup.

Famed Dutch photographers Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin shot the cover and accompanying editorial. They really put Nicki in her element with edgy, curve-baring fashion and unique body-painted looks. The end result is uniquely Nicki, something many other stars would struggle to pull off. This is definitely a star who's going to be sticking around for a while.