Guest List: Nicki Minaj

Inviting Nicki Minaj onto a record is a tantalising proposition—her boastful raps and effervescent personality can add jet fuel to any track. No one seems to mind that she has a habit of unapologetically stealing the show; just listen as she wrests control from Kanye West and JAY Z on “Monster" or as she celebrates female empowerment by owning Beyoncé's “Flawless".