Nicki Minaj & Kobe Bryant Team Up For ESPN, Rapper Blasts Mag For Too Much Photoshop Trickery

Beauty and the baller. Nicki Minaj and Kobe Bryant grace one of three covers for ESPN The Magazine’s annual music issue. Minaj, 5’2 posed with 6′ 6 Bryant in colorful a John Galliano floral corset, A-line skirt and bow platform heels. Minaj hinted about the collaboration a couple of weeks ago and the issue is available on newsstands today. Nicki also called out the magazine for retouching her images on Instagram writing,

When retouching goes wrong. I love my personal unretouched photos where my forehead doesn’t mysteriously grow in length

Adding,

So honored to be a part of this with Kobe. Had a blast

Peep some behind the scenes pics below.

Nicki also released a few snapshots of her Spring 2014 collection with Kmart. The 31-year-old New York native officially launched her clothing last fall to much fan fare and the newest installment includes bold prints, body con dresses and colorful seperates. Peep a few of the pieces below.

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-@missjohnsonp_