Nicki Minaj: Birthday Party with Amber Rose!

Nicki Minaj celebrates her 26th birthday at trendy hotspot Tao on Thursday (December 9) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The “Your Love” rapper was joined by her pals Amber Rose and Cassie on the red carpet. Nicki‘s actual birthday was the night before (December 8).

Earlier in the week, Nicki made an appearance on Lopez Tonight, where she wore a barbed wire booty protector!

Nicki was one of the top searched for celebrities on Google in 2010, behind only Justin Bieber, Shakira, Eminem, Lady Gaga, and Ke$ha.

10+ pictures inside of Nicki Minaj at her birthday party…