Nicki Minaj has come a long way since she first stepped into the scene! And much expectedly, Minaj’s style followed suit. From her early days of wildly elaborate and colorful costumes to her more recent toned down designs, Minaj has always kept things interesting on the red carpet.

In honor of Minaj’s birthday today, I decided to take a trip down memory lane, and see how much her style has changed over the years. Ao, without further ado, here is Nicki Minaj’s fashion evolution:

November 2009

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For her first Met Gala appearance, Minaj wore a navy blue gown by Tommy Hilfiger. The dress featured cutouts around the midriff.