Perhaps Minaj’s greatest legacy is her fanbase: . Named after her "Barbie" persona, the Barbz are one of the most organized, loyal, and aggressive stan armies in the world.
She utilized alter egos—most notably the icy Roman Zolanski—to explore different facets of her creativity, turning herself into a performance art piece. This theatricality opened doors for artists to embrace the fantastical in an era of hip-hop that was becoming increasingly gritty. Nicki Minaj