Nicki Minaj recently surprised her fans by ditching her usual heavy make-up and showcasing a more natural and appealing appearance in her latest selfies.

Not quite make-up free: Nicki Minaj came out from behind her usual layers of make-up to show off a more pared down and attractive look in her latest selfies

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Nicki Minaj recently shared some selfies where she looked stunning without her usual heavy make-up, revealing a more natural and beautiful side of herself. This is quite a departure from her previous style in 2010, which was known for its bold and flashy colors.

As natural as she's going to be: Nicki sported heavily winged eyeliner but the rest of her face was bare save for lipgloss

Looking effortlessly natural, Nicki opted for a bold winged eyeliner while leaving the rest of her face makeup-free except for a touch of lip gloss.

Raven beauty: Nicki also ditched her platinum blonde wig for darker locks which are certainly more flattering

Nicki has changed up her look by swapping out her blonde wig for some dark locks. The change in hair color is definitely a good choice and highlights her natural beauty.

Starring role: Nicki makes her acting debut in newly released movie The Other Woman alongside Cameron Diaz, Lesley Mann and model Kate Upton

Nicki has made her first appearance in a movie called The Other Woman, where she plays a significant role alongside popular actresses Cameron Diaz and Lesley Mann, as well as model Kate Upton.

You can't wipe the smile off her face: The five-year-old travelled with her mother, Kadisha Telemaque, from their home in Washington D.C. to a recording studio in New York to meet the rap star

It’s impossible not to notice the grin plastered on her face. Accompanied by her mom, Kadisha Telemaque, this five-year-old journeyed all the way from Washington D.C. to a recording studio in New York just to meet the famous rapper.

Star player: John signed one of his jerseys and gave it to Miyah as a thank you gift for Nicki

John, the team’s star player, gifted Miyah with a signed jersey as a token of appreciation for Nicki.

Up close and personal: Nicki Minaj made five-year-old Miyah Telemaque's dream come true when she met the little girl, who is battling cancer, and presented her with her own pink wig on Sunday

Nicki Minaj made a young girl’s dream come true when she met five-year-old Miyah Telemaque, who is currently fighting cancer. The rapper presented the little girl with her very own pink wig during their encounter on Sunday.