Nicki Minaj

It's hard not to notice. Blue eyeshadow, pink lipstick, wild wigs, and a curvaceous bod remain are rap star's Nicki Minaj's trademarks. Yet, the "Queen of Bubblegum Rap" was never a fairytale princess. Despite her early years of struggles, Minaj would prevail with 100 million records sold, 7 songs on the Billboard Charts at the same time and 10 Grammy nominations.

Nicki Minaj is back with her fourth studio album, which includes the singles Chun-Li and Rich Sex. it also features the new track Bed, which is a collaboration with Ariana Grande.

Fergie, an eight-time Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum solo artist and vocalist for The Black Eyed Peas, has returned with the follow-up album to her 2006 solo release, Double Dutchess.