Nicki Minaj: "I felt naked with no make-up or fake eyelashes on"

 The rapper and American Idol judge says that her make-under was "hard" and a "big accomplishment.

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When I saw myself with barely any makeup on, it was such a… like, I’m so, so attached to my pink lipstick, it’s hard. I feel that it’s become a part of me. To go in front of the camera, without pink lips or big ol’ crazy lashes- you know, nothing – I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes.”