By Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com
Published: 05:48 BST, 7 May 2019 | Updated: 14:50 BST, 7 May 2019
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She has a bit of an edgy reputation.
But Nicki Minaj was showing off her softer side at this year's Met Gala.
The rapper, 36, brought the girl power to the New York City fashion soiree in a delicate pink mini dress with seemingly never-ending train on Monday.
Girl power! Nicki Minaj worked a pretty pink mini dress with elaborate train at the 2019 Met Gala in New York on Monday
Nicki was set to potentially reunite with Cardi B inside the fashion soiree, almost a year after the infamous shoe-throwing incident at the Harper's Bazaar ICONS Party during New York Fashion Week.
Setting that aside, the rapper wore a poker face as she worked the event in her princess meets party girl ensemble.
The dress was outfitted with a sweetheart cut neckline and fitted waist, accentuating her cleavage and curves.
Nicki's dress was bedazzled with silvery accents framing the bust and skirt, giving her delicate princess look a glamorous touch.
Strike a pose! Minaj rocked a poker face while striking poses along the massive red carpet
Pucker up! Minaj gave the camera a playful kissing expression
She also rocked a pair of eye-catching platform heels, which wrapped their way all up to her thighs.
Yet the real statement-making piece was the elaborate train that followed Nicki around.
The train remained at the foot of the stairs, even though Nicki had already climbed a decent portion of the steps.
Legs get going! The Bedrock hit-maker rocked a pair of shiny pink heels that wrapped around her legs
Stunning: The rapper touched up her complexion with a winged slick of eyeliner
It was just eight months ago Nicki's presence at another fashion party made waves around the world.
Nicki was attending the Harper's Bazaar ICONS party during NYFW when Cardi infamously threw her shoe at the rapper. Nicki left the party unscathed.
It was claimed the altercation came after Nicki was seen liking social media posts that took swipes at Cardi's parenting abilities. The Bang Bang rapper has since denied these allegations.
Making her way: The train remained at the foot of the stairs, even though Nicki had already climbed a considerable portion of it
Stunning: Nicki's gown featured a giant train that trailed along behind her as she sashayed up the pink stairs at the gala
Stunning: Nicki posed up a storm as she worked her angles on the pink carpet
It's her moment: Nicki took her time working her way up the stairs, posing up a storm
Boost: Nicki's petite frame was boosted by pink strappy heels with ties that wrapped around her toned pins
Barbie: Nicki chanelled her alterego with bubble gum pink locks that matched her gown
Cardi seemed to
