Nicki Minaj: BET Awards Babe!

Nicki Minaj is lovely in lace at the 2012 BET Awards held at The Shrine Auditorium on Sunday (July 1) in Los Angeles.

The 29-year-old rapper posed for a picture with gal pal Kim Kardashian.

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Nicki performed a mash-up of “Champion” and “Beez in The Trap” earlier in the show. She was also nominated for Best Female Hip Hop artist!

The BET Awards are hosted by Samuel L. Jackson and feature performances by Chris Brown and Usher. Watch the ceremony live, starting at 8/7c!