Nicki Minaj takes over Times Square.
Thousands of unsuspecting visitors in New York were surprised with a free concert by the rapper.
SOUNDBITE: Nicki Minaj, rappers, saying (English):
"I'm from New York so I've been roaming the streets of Times Square for a long time. Never imagined myself performing here ever, ever, ever, so I was very, very honored, you know, and thankful to Nokia."
Tourists visiting from around the world were excited about the pop-up performance.
Cherie Cowan from New Zealand said her daughter is a huge Minaj fan and is upset she missed out.
SOUNDBITE: Cherie Cowan, tourist, saying (English):
"Yes, she tried to break my phone all the way from New Zealand."
Young Houston, Texas fan Charlotte Spector described the concert in three words.
SOUNDBITE: Charlotte Spector, Nicki Minaj fan, saying (English):
"It was awesome."
In a 10 minute set Minaj performed "Super Bass" off her debut album and her new single "Starship" from her second CD, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded."
After a huge debut, Minaj said she wasn't worried about matching the success of the first album.
SOUNDBITE: Nicki Minaj, rapper, saying (English):
"My fans love this second album, I love it way more than the first album too. So I was actually just like, 'let's just get this album out, let's just go.' And that's kind of like - that was more of the feeling."
The chart topping artist is known just as much for her music as she is her wild fashion choices.
After years of being abused by so many of her outfits, Minaj said she now makes her decisions based on comfort.
SOUNDBITE: Nicki Minaj, rapper, saying:
"I have so many scars all of me from clothes that have like ruined my arms and stomach and stuff. So one of the biggest things is for me to be comfortable. I like looking crazy obliviously, I like having fun, I like playing dress-up, I don't like to do the norm, but I like to be comfortable."
The concert was held by mobile company Nokia to introduce its new cell phone the Lumia 900.
Alicia Powell, Reuters.
