(Cover) - EN Star Style - Nicki Minaj has revealed Boy George is one of her major style inspirations.

The 26-year-old rapper burst onto the music scene last year and has become a top rival to fashionistas such as Rihanna and Lady Gaga in the wacky outfit stakes.

Although Nicki tries to be completely unique with her dress sense she admits there are a few people she looks up to, including 49-year-old British singer Boy George - who is famed for his flamboyant attire and penchant for hats.

I love Grace Jones. I love Cyndi Lauper and Im going to say Boy George too. All three of them are just freaking insane, really confident and really pushing the envelope, she told Grazia magazine.

Nicki understands the way all three stars have become more and more extravagant with age. She feels that as soon as somebody earns themselves a reputation as a snappy dresser, a large amount of pressure mounts for them to become even more unusual.

Its like the further you go, the more boring what you just did seems, so you have to step it up. Every time we do something, we have to top it, she added. (C) Cover Media