Billboard White Carpet: Nicki Minaj!

Nicki Minaj adds a pop of color to the white carpet at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 22) in Las Vegas, Nev.

The 26-year-old rapper is nominated for four awards during tonight’s ceremony.

Nicki is up for Top New Artist, Top Rap Album, and Top Rap Artist and Top R&B.

During the start of the show, Nicki joined host Ken Jeong and Train’s Patrick Monahan to perform an original opening number.