Nicki Minaj - Super Freaky Girl (official Music Video) Official

: Actor Alexander Ludwig , known for his roles in Vikings and The Hunger Games , plays the "Ken" to Nicki’s "Barbie".

The music video for Nicki Minaj 's 2022 hit "Super Freaky Girl" serves as a colorful, satirical take on domesticity and the "Barbie" aesthetic that has long defined her brand. Directed by Joseph Kahn , the visual premiered on September 1, 2022, shortly after the song made history as the first solo #1 debut by a female rapper on the Billboard Hot 100 since the late 1990s.

Despite its massive commercial success, the song became a point of contention with the Recording Academy. It was famously moved from the Rap categories to Pop for the 65th Grammy Awards, a decision Minaj publicly criticized as unfair. Nicki Minaj - Super Freaky Girl (Official Music Video)

: The video visually reinforces the song's heavy sampling of Rick James' 1981 classic "Super Freak," blending 80s nostalgia with modern rap aesthetics. Chart Performance and Impact

The video is set in a vibrant, neon-soaked suburbia reminiscent of a "Pink-topia". Minaj stars as a stylish, albeit chaotic, housewife living in a doll-like neighborhood. The visual themes include: : Actor Alexander Ludwig , known for his

: The video's release followed Minaj’s 2022 MTV Video Vanguard Award win, further cementing her status as a leading visual artist in hip-hop.

: Upon release, the track debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Minaj’s first solo chart-topper. Despite its massive commercial success, the song became

: Fueled by the viral popularity of the video and TikTok challenges, the single was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA within a year. Controversy