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Shade Blocking: Nicki Minaj's 6 Best Sunglass Looks

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3/10/2017
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Nicki Minaj and Her Boldest Shade Blockers

It's been a rollercoaster start of 2017 for the self-proclaimed "Queen of Rap," Nicki Minaj. She started out the year announcing her breakup from Meek Mill and releasing new features before engaging in an epic feud with Remy Ma. Through it all, the femcee has continued to stunt -- and stun -- on Instagram with various pairs of sunglasses. The shade-blockers she uses to ignore all the haters range from the high-end designs of Chanel to the futuristic lenses by her personal fave, Alexander McQueen.

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3/10/2017
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Issa --#FruitRollUp u eat those? ---- - Shades by the great #AlexanderMcQueen

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Nicki Loves McQueen

Nicki Minaj has referenced Alexander McQueen in many of her bars due to her affinity for the late designer's collections. Sporting a futuristic look, the rapper pays homage with these golden Alexander McQueen wraparounds that have a bronze tint.

When u a stripper but lately u really been thinkin bout leavin the game. --~ -- by Chanel ~~ --: @grizzleemusic

A post shared by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Feb 15, 2017 at 11:04am PST

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Nicki Traps With Chanel

With her stylish sense of humor, the Queens native slayed in a pair of dark red translucent sunglasses from Chanel. The glasses themselves match the style of the brand's shield frames, but are thicker and rectangular with a more modern feel. The average cost of a pair of shields is $470. She wore the same pair when teasing her "Make Love" collaboration with trapper Gucci Mane. 

The aura that surrounds her ---- @aliciakeys love u, sis #NickiInPARIS #RickOwens

A post shared by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Mar 2, 2017 at 1:35pm PST

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Nicki in a Visor

Nicki Minaj wowed attendees -- including Alicia Keys -- and paparazzi with her arrival at Rick Owen's Paris fashion show for his fall 2017 collection. The rapper sheilded her eyes with a golden, black brimmed visor-mask designed by Mykita. The intriguing eyewear collaboration with Bernard Willhelm is a part of Mykita's Daisuke collection and cost a staggering $599.

-- #NickiInPARIS Top: Mugler Shorts: Givenchy Shoes: Alexandre Vauthier Pasties: Agent Provocateur Rings: Pristine Shades: Veronique Leroy Styled: Maher Makeup: Sheika Hair: Neal

A post shared by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Mar 4, 2017 at 3:51am PST

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#NickiInParis

The rapper glowed in an ensemble that was reminiscent of Lil' Kim's notorious 1999 VMAs outfit -- although the "Beez in the Trap" MC was quick to note that a Picasso piece inspired the selection. In another look suitable for a distant era, Nicki sports a pair of violet Veronique Leroy plexyglasses that cost around $120. The pair is straight off the runway from the brand's SS17 collection. 

#Alaia everything -- @azzedinealaiaofficial -- ~ -- by @so.monroe -- ~ --: @grizzleemusic #NickiInPARIS

A post shared by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Mar 7, 2017 at 2:37pm PST

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Nicki Is So Monroe

U.K. fashion house So Monroe bestowed a pair of their KOKO oversized flat-top sunglasses on Minaj. Appreciating the love they've received from the rapper, the company offers a special discount code to future buyers. The pair of shades cost $36.50.

#PatekWars ---- #Pluto

A post shared by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Feb 27, 2017 at 8:11pm PST

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Nicki Blings in A-morir

It's all ears ready for a new Nicki Minaj and Future collab, as a few pictures and videos on her Instagram showed the pair filming a new music video. Nicki blinged out with a sultry Agent Provocateur gunmetal crystal bodysuit and matching custom-designed A-morir shades, and a fur coat. And just for added drama, the rappers engaged in a war of their own, flexing their Patek Phillipe Sa watches to see who had the best.
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