- by Rhys McKay She killed it in her epic performance and hosting duties at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, but Nicki Minaj's appearance has fans wondering if the star has gone under the knife. In April 2018, Nicki faced a round of criticism from fans, one of which accused her of having a fake body shape in a tweet. Yikes! Every Time Nicki Minaj Handled a Wardrobe Malfunction Like.