Lil Nas X's Nicki Minaj Halloween Costume Will Make You Feel That "Super Bass"

From the wildly colorful wig to the electrifying bodysuit and chunky accessories, Lil Nas X perfectly embodied Nicki Minaj for Halloween. He even nailed down her poses from the "Super Bass" video.

By Alyssa Morin Oct 31, 2020 5:17 PMTags
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Forget about that "Old Town Road," because Lil Nas X is bumping to a new beat.

It's no secret the 21-year-old star is known for his incredible sense of fashion. From turning heads on the red carpet in jaw-dropping ensembles to showing off his stylish everyday wear on social media, the singer is always on-point with his outfits.

And his latest get-up was no different. To celebrate Halloween, fans were delighted to see Lil Nas X prove once again why he's a style icon.

The "Old Town Road" singer dressed up as Nicki Minaj from her "Super Bass" music video, which was released in 2011.

From the wildly colorful wig to the electrifying bodysuit and chunky accessories, Lil Nas X perfectly embodied the Queen rapper. He even nailed down her poses from the iconic video.

"NAS MARAJ," he captioned his post on social media on Friday, Oct. 30. Additionally, he shared a series of images that were taken by photographer Vijat Mohindra.

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Stars Celebrate Halloween 2020

So with that in mind, take a glorious look at Lil Nas X's fabulous and fierce Halloween costume inspired by the Pink Friday rapper. Plus, see how other celebrities are dressing up for the festive holiday in our gallery below!

Kendall Jenner

The supermodel dress as Marilyn Monroe for Halloween 2023.

Jenna Bush Hager as Celine Dion

Proving her love for the musical legend will go on and on, the TODAY host paid tribute during the morning show's 2022 Halloween show. 

Frankie Jonas & Anna Olson as Joe Jonas & Taylor Swift

With the help of his girlfriend, the Jonas Brothers' lil' bro trolled his older brother and his ex (who he dated briefly in 2008) for Halloween 2022.

Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly as Pamela Anderson & Tommy Lee

From one twin flame to another. Megan and her fiancé dressed up as the former couple at the 2022 Casamigos Halloween party.

Josh Duhamel & Audra Mari as J. Howard Marshall & Anne Nicole Smith

The newlyweds dressed up as the late couple at the 2022 Casamigos Halloween party.

Bebe Rexha as Anna Nicole Smith

The pop star channeled the late Anna Nicole Smith for Halloween 2021, recreating the Playboy Playmate's infamous wedding in 1994 when she married 89-year-old billionaire businessman, J. Howard Marshall.

Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker as Sid Vicious & Nancy Spungen

Just days after getting engaged in 2021, Kravis decided to celebrate spooky season early by dressing up as another iconic (though tragic) couple.

"Throw away the key," Travis wrote on Instagram after revealing his outfit. Kourtney added, "Till death do us part."

Sid Vicious, whose real name is Simon John Ritchie, was a member of the punk band Sex Pistols, and Nancy was his girlfriend. In 1978, she died by stabbing, with Sid suspected of her murder. He died of an overdose in 1979.

For the unforgettable look, the Blink-182 rocker opted for black clothing from head-to-toe with a cigarette for an accessory. As for Kourtney, she sported a black, mesh short-sleeve top with a matching bra underneath. When it came down to glam, Kourtney's blond wig was perfected by hairstylist Glen Coco and Tonya Brewer created her makeup look for the night.

The pair even sported handcuffs from Enfants Riches Déprimés to re-create looks from the 1986 feature film Sid and Nancy, which explored the doomed real-life relationship.

Dorit Kemsley as Paris Hilton

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star dressed up as her co-star Kathy Hilton's famous daughter for the 2021 premiere of Halloween Kills

Emily Ratajkowski as Demi Moore

The then-pregnant model channeled Demi's infamous 1991 Vanity Fair nude pregnancy photo shoot for her costume in 2020. 

Ciara & Russell Wilson as Beyoncé & Jay-Z

The "Goodies" singer and Seattle Seahawks quarterback went to great lengths for their 2019 costumes, taking up the ultimate challenge of dressing up as Bey and Jay. 

Ciara and Russell shared photos and videos of themselves reacreating a specific scene from the power couple's "Ape Sh*t" music video where they're seen standing in front of Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

But if you take a one, two step closer, you'll see that instead of the Mona Lisa, the Wilsons are standing in front of a portrait of the former President of the United States Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama.

"From the Wilsons to the Carters to the Obamas... Much Love & Respect. We goin Ape $#!% #HappyHalloween," Ciara captioned one of her Instagram posts.

Kaitlyn Bristowe & Jason Tartick as Jennifer Aniston & Brad Pitt

The former Bachelor Nation couple dressed up as the famous exes for Halloween 2020, reenacting the pair's virtual reunion at that year's Fast Times at Ridgemont High table read benefit.

Kim Kardashian as Aaliyah, Selena, Madonna & Cher

In 2017, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star decided to pay homage to several icons, including Madonna channeling her Marilyn Monroe-like "Material Girl" look and the late Aaliyah from her 2000 music video "Try Again."

Kim Kardashian & Jonathan Cheban as Carole Baskin & Joe Exotic

Netflix's wildly popular docuseries Tiger King got a Kar-Jenner spin in 2020 thanks to this feisty group. 

Kylie Jenner as Christina Aguilera

Kylie got down and "Dirrty" for the holiday in 2016, paying tribute to the singer by totally nailing her early 2000s look, including faux facial piercings, beach blonde and jet black tresses and, of course, the leather chaps. And the costume was approved by the inspiration herself. 

"YAASSSSS".....Killin it @kyliejenner," Christina wrote on Instagram. "Yes to dirrty 2016!! Get it girrrl!!!"

 

Kylie Jenner & Kendall Jenner as Their Younger Selves

They grow up so fast. For one of their 2020 looks, the sisters perfectly recreated their past Halloween costumes.

Christie Brinkley as Lisa Rinna

The model channeled the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star for Halloween 2020. And yes, she totally owned it.

Jessica Biel as Justin Timberlake

For Halloween in 2019, the famous pair threw it back to J.T.'s *NSYNC days, but with a twist. Jessica dressed as her hubby (permed wig and all), while Justin served as her microphone and a group of their friends dressed as the remaining four boy banders.

Ciara as Cardi B

She likes it like that! Ciara recreated Cardi's iconic Invasion of Privacy album cover for Halloween 2020. 

Normani as Naomi Campbell

Normani served bawdy and face as she recreated an iconic Naomi Campbell fashion lewk for the spooky holiday in 2020. "Campbell - 1991," the pop star captioned her Instagram photos of her fashionable get-up.

David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris as Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen

It takes two...to pull off a Halloween costume this epic. The duo transform into the famous twins for Heidi Klum's annual Halloween party in 2019. 

Brad Goreski as Jennifer Lopez

It was the dress that started Google Images and the stylist slayed in 2019 when he paid homage to J.Lo's iconic 2000 Grammys look

Stormi Webster as Kylie Jenner

Like mother, like daughter! The makeup mogul's then-20-month-old daughter, got all dolled up for the fun and festive season, and recreated her mother's iconic 2019 Met Gala lewk.

Tracee Ellis Ross as DJ Quik

Quik is the name! The actress paid tribute to the rapper with her Halloween costume in 2019. "You know @djquik had to roll through and show @gabunion some #CaliforniaLove for her Birthday," the Little star wrote.

Amber Valletta as Twiggy

Groovy! The model and actress channeled the legendary Twiggy in 2019 with a colorful mod-style mini-dress and whimsical makeup.

Kylie Jenner & Stassi Karanikolaou as Madonna & Britney Spears

The Kylie Cosmetics founder and her BFF got into spirit of Halloween in 2019 by dressing up as Madonna and Britney Spears from their iconic 2003 MTV VMAs.

Lisa Rinna as Jennifer Lopez

Rinna from the Block! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star channeled the one and only Jennifer Lopez for the 2019 Casamigos party.

Lisa Rinna as Erika Jayne

The Real Housewives star dressed up as her pal and co-star for Halloween in 2018. In response to Lisa's costume, Erika commented, "I LOVE YOU!! AMAZING!!"

Halsey & Evan Peters as Sonny & Cher

I got you babe! Making their red carpet debut as a couple at the AHS 100th Episode celebration in 2019, the singer and the actor proved there ain't no hill or mountain we can't climb. Alas, much like the former power couple, the duo called it quits months later. 

Nina Dobrev & Pal as Gigi Hadid & Fashion Week Crasher

A major pop culture moment from 2019! The Vampire Diaries alum found the humor with her Halloween costume as she and gal pal recreated the Chanel Fashion Week Show prankster. You know, where Gigi Hadid totally stopped a crasher from ruining the runway.

Nina Dobrev as Billie Eilish

Nina was a "bad guy" when dressed up as singer Billie Eilish for the Casamigos party in 2019.

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