Nicki Minaj Covers V Magazine + Appears on Ellen

Nicki Minaj shows up on the Spring 2011 issue of V Magazine which hits stand this week. Nicki Minaj also appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show and talked about her rise to fame and the hardships along the way. Nicki also hit the stage to perform her latest single “Moment 4 Life“. Take a look at the more pics from the shoot + interview/performance on Ellen after the cut.