Nicki Minaj: 'American Idol' Finale Press Room Photos!

Nicki Minaj walks the black carpet in the press room backstage at the American Idol Season 12 Finale on Thursday (May 16) at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

The 30-year-old entertainer served as a judge on the show’s twelfth season alongside Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, and Randy Jackson and reports have said that none of them will return next year.

“So well deserved. Words can’t even express how proud I am mama,” Nicki tweeted after the show. Find out who the winner was right here!

10+ pictures inside of Nicki Minaj in the press room…