Explosive Detection! Nicki Minaj’s Craziest American Idol Diva Moments (VIDEO)

When it comes to explosive detection, there are few divas who have ever been as explosive as Nicki Minaj is on American Idol.

Born?December 8, 1982 as Onika Tanya Maraj in Jamaica Queens, NYC, Minaj has become one of the most recognizable hip hop/pop stars in the world. Her brand is worth millions and her popularity seems to grow every year. People either love or hate her, and either way she makes the most of the attention.

In September of 2012, Nicki Minaj became a judge on the 12th season of American Idol. Soon thereafter all hell broke?loose and the explosions began. Producers learned very quickly that Nicki and Mariah Carey are not the best of friends, and it’s explosive detection time; we saw?some wild and crazy diva explosions the entire season. Here is a video with some of Nicki’s greatest American Idol Hits.