From her fashion-forward red carpet looks to her show-stopping performance outfits, here are Nicki Minaj’s best fashion moments over the years

Nicki Minaj is a music icon — and a fashion icon, too.

Minaj has always had a distinctive style that puts her at the center of attention at any awards show, event or red carpet.

Since her first major red carpet in 2010, her outfits have consistently been unapologetically bold. The rapper has never been afraid to take a risk, whether she’s sitting front row at a fashion show or attending the Met Gala.

She rocks bright neon colors better than almost anyone else out there, and she’s an expert at mixing and matching fun wigs with her looks.

Even when Minaj chooses a look that’s a bit more demure, she manages to make it eye-catching. While it’s hard to keep track of every time she’s made us do a double take, here’s a comprehensive look at Nicki Minaj’s most iconic outfits of all time.

Minaj went for a pretty in peach look for her MTV VMAs debut in 2010. She wore a pastel jumpsuit, sky-high black platform heels and a pink-peach wig with blunt bangs. Multi-color statement jewelry completed the look.

Minaj appeared on the set of BET’s 106 & Park in New York City and opted for a white mini dress. She accessorized the look with pops of color, including a neon green wig, notice-me gold jewelry and orange sherbet-colored knee-high boots.

Of course, Minaj made a statement with her outfit at her Grammy Awards debut in 2011. The star went for head-to-toe leopard print by Givenchy, wearing a leopard print silk satin dress with matching gloves, a belt, leggings and shoes. Her Bride of Frankenstein-inspired hairstyle completed the look.

“This outfit is a masterpiece by Givenchy and what they made for me is a miraculous piece of lioness meets her cub meets fierce-osity meets fabulosity meets fashionista meets runway meets everything, darling!” she told Ryan Seacrest on E! Live From The Red Carpet.

Possibly one of Minaj’s most colorful and most interesting looks yet happened back in 2011 at the VMAs. Her over-the-top outfit included knee socks, a 3-D metallic dress, a stuffed animal train, an oversized ice cream cone necklace, a surgical mask (before they were a staple) and a sky-high candy-colored hairstyle.

In 2011, Minaj opened the 39th Annual American Music Awards with a performance that featured a medley of songs, including “Super Bᴀss” and “Turn Me On.” To walk the carpet, the star wore a flowing green skirt and black lace top by Oscar de la Renta. A choker and bright pink hair completed the look.

Nominated for Best New Artist, Minaj surprised everyone by showing up on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards with a man dressed like the Pope on her arm. The rap star wore a nun-like red satin robe that featured an elaborate hood and black beaded embellishments.