Jenny Boom Boom from Hot 93.7 interviews Nicki Minaj backstage at Jingle Jam ’09! Nicki talks about becoming a superstar “I knew this would happen”, the Young Money cd and tour, she says Drake will be on Tha Carter IV, and says she plans to visit Wayne in jail, “nothing ever phases him which is the story of a champion”.

( CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL PHOTOSHOOT IN THE ‘BARBIE BOX’ )

Last week we blessed you with the futuristic shoot from our cover girl Zoe Saldana (click here if you missed it), and today we’ve got another exclusive from Complex’s December/January issue (which officially hits stands tomorrow). Something tells us that the internets have been waiting for this one!

It’s been about 10 years since a fly female rapper has come along and captured the heart of the hip-hop nation, but Young Money’s Nicki Minaj is undoubtably that chick right now. With her debut album set to introduce her to the mainstream in 2010, it was a no-brainer to feature the sexy Queens native as our latest Hot Complex subject. We just put the full interview, extended gallery (featuring additional photos not seen in the magazine) and hilarious behind the scenes video online for your viewing pleasure. It’s Barbie, bitch!

You may know Nicki Minaj as that girl with the curvaceous frame that’s been touring with Lil’ Wayne. Maybe you’ve listened to one of her three mixtapes. If so, you’ve probably got an image of who you think she is: a potty-mouthed MC using sex to sell herself to the masses. Look harder, homie. The 24-year-old Queens, New York native may possess a gorgeous face and a body you could get lost in, but she’s got more up her sleeve than diamond bracelets. With females not even part of the rap conversation these days, she’s trying to make some noise and some loot. And we think she has just the right moneymaker to do it.

Complex: When people think of Nicki Minaj they envision stilettos, bustiers, and maybe a lollipop…

Nicki Minaj: This is the thing: I like being sexy when it’s time to do a show, but to be honest, I hate wearing high heels, and I hate wearing anything tight. People do get taken aback when they see me in person because I’m in the jeans and the little slippers. I think it’s cute when they see me transform, they see me go into my machine and come out as Nicki Minaj.
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Props to WSHH for the footage.

Photos have been already posted and now we bring you video footage of inside the club with Nicki Minaj during her birthday celebration (which is December the 8th). She is shown here rapping her verse to 5* Chick while enjoying the festivities. Courtesy of KiddUNot.com for the footage.

Nicki then gets on the mic to wish Trina & Teyana Taylor (who was also in attendance) a Happy Birthday.

More videos after the cut.
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