Nicki Minaj is turning heads and serving all the vibes with her “2018 coded” hairstyle in new pics.
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Nicki Minaj Serves With “2018 Coded” Hairstyle In New Pics
On Sunday, August 3, Nicki Minaj hopped on Instagram to drop a few photos of herself in a carousel. Furthermore, in the flicks, Minaj rocked a black mini dress with long sleeves, a purple watch, and “vintage Versace platform pumps.” Noticeably, the rapper also donned blonde tresses cut into a wavy bob.
“Oh, and Emily…that’s all.
And yes, these are the vintage Versace platform pumps🫵🏽✍🏽,” she captioned the post.
Peep the flicks below.
To note, Minaj’s latest look was reminiscent of her look for the Oscar De La Renta show at New York Fashion Week in September 2018.
One thing Nicki Minaj gonna do is chew a wet and wavy blonde bob pic.twitter.com/pOeb9Vp6gj
— 𝕄𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕛𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕪 𝔼𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕖 (@FeelTheBass86) August 2, 2025
The Rapstress Turns Heads On Social Media With New Pics
Social media users immediately slid into The Shade Room’s comment section with reactions to Nicki Minaj’s “2018 coded” look.
Instagram user @johntavius_ wrote, “Ain’t nobody doing it like Nicki Minaj. I’m sorry.”
While Instagram user @byewig2 added, “Looking the exact same 15 years later. Pretty😍🔥”
Instagram user @lifewithdevante wrote, “This hairstyle is so 2018 coded I love 😂😂😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @keepingupwithdevon added, “She’s exactly who she thinks she is! 😍”
Instagram user @oneof_akind817 wrote, “Love her idgaf if Iran had a problem on the queen side 🤣”
While Instagram user @drekafineass_ added, “I like them heels 😍”
Instagram user @barbinto wrote, “Number 1!!!!!”
While Instagram user @babygurloops added, “No going lie but she’s 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥on here”
Instagram user @stargirlsexysam wrote, “😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I actually thought this was an old picture 😍😍”
While Instagram user @drippypinkminaj added, “She ate this look up 💖😍💖🫶🏽❤️🫶🏽”
Instagram user @buffiebabyy wrote, “If she do the challenge ima gagggggg”
Outside Of Serving Her “2018 Coded” Hairstyle, Nicki Minaj Has Been Making Headlines For THIS
Outside of Nicki Minaj turning heads on the ‘gram with her “2018 coded” hairstyle, she’s also been making headlines for the past few weeks. As The Shade Room previously reported, in July, a clip from Minaj’s 2013 ‘High School’ music video went viral. In the clip, Minaj is seen crouched with one leg crossed over the other and both of her stiletto heels on the ground. Subsequently, the pose went viral, and social media added its own twist to make it a global challenge.
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