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Nicki Minaj brought her blonde ambition to the NBA, performing at the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) All-Star Gala at the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE on the eve of Sunday’s All-Star Game. Wearing her hair curly and looking classy in a blazer, patterned leggings, and sky blue stilettos, the Harajuku Barbie tickled the VIP audience pink with selections from her debut album. She is preparing to hit the road with Lil Wayne on the “I’m Still Music Tour” beginning March 16 in Providence, Rhode Island.

Coming off the momentum of having the No. 1 album in the country with Pink Friday, Nicki Minaj celebrated her achievement by performing “Moment 4 Life” on Thursday’s “Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”

The talk show host had the Harajuku Barbie tickled pink. “The kids @ Jay Leno are giving me LIFE on another Planet. And I didn’t know Jay Leno was so cute! Ha!” she tweeted.

Up next, the unstoppable rap diva will present at this weekend’s Grammys where she is nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group with Ludacris.

Live from New York, it’s Nicki Minaj! After conquering Europe and playing Yankee Stadium with Jay-Z and Kanye West, Nicki Minaj reached another pinnacle in her career by appearing as the musical guest on this weekend’s “Saturday Night Live.” The rap diva rocked pink and black monster ‘dos while performing her Pink Friday singles “Right Thru Me” and “Moment 4 Life.”

“SNL just gave me yet another #moment4life | S/O to the entire staff 4 being INCREDIBLE ; and Thank you all for tuning in! xoxo,” tweeted Nicki following the show.

Watch her command the stage below!