Nicki Minaj’s Barbie Pendant Showcased in American Museum of Natural History 2024 Exhibition?

Nicki Minaj stands as a prominent icon in the rap realm, boasting a loyal fan following that makes her the most followed female rapper across social media platforms.

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Minaj’s estimated wealth currently sits at around $150 million. In 2022, she commissioned a Diamond Barbie necklace crafted by Indian jeweler Aashna Mehta.

In May 2024, the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) launched a captivating exhibition featuring hip-hop jewelry entitled “Ice Cold.”This exhibit, running for eight months, showcases Minaj’s dazzling diamond-encrusted Barbie pendant alongside pieces from other hip-hop legends.

Nicki Minaj’s pendant showcased among works of Nas, Drake, and Biggie

While specific pricing for Minaj’s Barbie pendant remains unavailable, The Guardian notes that it is adorned with 54.47 carats of diamonds integrated into the word “Barbie,”crafted from 18-karat gold. Additionally, the piece is highlighted by pink enamel, reflecting the favorite color of the Anaconda artist. Below the letter “r,”a smaller heart-shaped pendant adds to the design.

Sources indicate that this is the newest Barbie pendant commissioned by Minaj, hinting that she has a collection, the first being designed in 2009.

Alongside Nicki’s pendant, the exhibition features Nas’ Queensbridge diamond necklace, crafted from white and rose gold, which he commissioned in 2009 to honor his childhood home in Queens.

Also included in the display is Drake’s Crown Jewel of Toronto pendant, made of 18-karat gold and designed with various colored diamonds. The pendant symbolizes Toronto’s CN Tower, decorated with mascots from the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Blue Jays, and was created by Alex Moss in 2023.

Another significant piece is Biggie’s Jesus piece necklace, a classic creation from the mid-1990s, showcasing the face of Christ, made from gold and diamonds and designed by Tito Caicedo.

Other featured artists in the exhibition include Tyler the Creator, Nipsey Hussle, Fat Joe, Roxanne Shante, Slick Rick, Bad Bunny, A$AP Rocky, Ghostface Killah, and Jam Master Jay. Tickets to the exhibit can be purchased through the AMNH website.

In an interview with Vogue on March 2, 2022, Aashna Mehta, the designer behind Minaj’s Barbie pendant, expressed:

“I’m a big fan of Nicki’s music. She’s incredibly talented and someone I always imagined wearing my jewelry.”

Mehta further detailed the pendant’s design process, stating:

“I conversed with Rushka Bergman (Minaj’s creative director), and we explored potential collaborations, leading me to create the Barbie necklace inspired by her and Nicki’s music.”

Nicki Minaj recently ordered a Queen Sleeze chain

While Minaj’s Barbie necklace garners significant attention, she possesses more exquisite jewelry. In 2023, to celebrate her release of the track Red Ruby da Sleeze from her fifth studio album, she visited Benny the Jeweler in New York City to create a custom chain. The design featured the phrase “Queen Sleeze,”exactly as envisioned by the rap artist.

The chain, adorned with cursive lettering, includes a pink diamond heart combined with a crown, elegantly connected to an emerald chain. Additionally, Minaj commissioned her husband, Kenneth Petty, to design a chain that includes a “Sleeze” pendant.

Nicki Minaj is set to wrap up her Pink Friday 2 world tour on October 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York.

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