Recognize her? That's rapper Nicki Minaj (real name: Onika Maraj) in high school. Looks like she had an affinity for pink lipstick even then, but fast forward a few years and the rapper seems to be going back to a more natural look in order to be taken seriously as an artist. According to news sources this is why she fired her stylist and makeup artist. The kooky kaleidoscopic costumes, wigs and neon makeup was entertaining.

If you're getting nostalgic for the old Nicki, here's a flashback to how Nicki Minaj looked when she first entered the hip hop music scene.