It looks like Nicki Minaj's foray into becoming Harajuku Barbie is complete. Billboard is reporting that the colorful raptress will release the one-of-a-kind doll through Mattel at CharityBuzz.com on December 7.
The doll, which borrows its look from Nicki’s Pink Friday album cover, will be on display at Divine Design’s five-day gala at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. Bidders can take a shot at owning their very own Barbie until December 19, with bids starting at $1,000.
“Barbie is obviously a pop culture icon. She’s been in the spotlight for over 50 years, and strikes that chord with girls of all ages in terms of being representative of the times. And Nicki is a big part of pop culture and also huge within the fashion industry, as well as a big Barbie fan,” stated Barbie spokeswoman Stefani Yocky. “It’s really exciting for us that she’s been so generous to allow us to create this one-of-a-kind doll to support such an important cause.”
Nicki, who is also working on a fragrance deal is not the first artist to have her likeness auctioned off to charity in the form of the doll. Carol Channing, Janet Jackson, Katy Perry and Rachel Zoe have all had dolls made for them and all proceeds will go to Project Angel Food, which provided meals for men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Somewhere in the world, Lil Kim is sitting in a corner stark raving mad.
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