The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Recording artist Nicki Minaj (C) and rapper Tyga (L) accept the award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist from Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Hayden Panettiere onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj and singer Justin Bieber perform onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj and singer Justin Bieber perform onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj and singer Justin Bieber perform onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj and singer Justin Bieber perform onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj and singer Justin Bieber perform onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Singer Nicki Minaj onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Singer Nicki Minaj onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj accepts the award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj accepts the award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

The 40th American Music Awards - Show

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Rapper/singer Nicki Minaj accepts the award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album onstage during the 40th American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)