Team Minaj is the name for the group of devoted fans of Nicki Minaj. Typical activities for members of Team Minaj include following Minaj on Twitter at the address @NICKIMINAJ, listening to Minaj's music, getting their boobs signed, and many other activities.
Terminology
While Team Minaj refers to entire fan base as a whole, there are several terms coined by Minaj that refer members of Team Minaj based off sex and sexual orientation. All of these terms are typically pluralized with the letter 'Z' per Minaj's Twitter lexicon.
Barbz
Harajuku Barbiez, also shortened to Harajuku Barbz, Barbiez, HBz, and most commonly Barbz[1] are Minaj's female fans. The name derives from Minaj's girly-girly alter-ego, The Harajuku Barbie, and the fashion she promotes. The plural Barbz is sometimes used to refer to all members of Team Minaj as a whole, regardless of gender.[2] The singular Harajuku Barbie or HB is also used by Minaj to describe the head of all the barbiez—herself—without specifically implying that it is the alter ego speaking.[3]
Ken Barbz
Harajuku Kenz, also called HKz, Kenz, and most commonly Ken Barbz are Minaj's homosexual male fans.[4] The name derives from the term Barbz but gets the term "Ken" from the name of the Barbie doll's boyfriend.
Boyz
Boyz are Minaj's male fans that are heterosexual. Minaj confirmed this fact via Twitter.[5]
References
- ↑ Maraj, Onika. (@NICKIMINAJ). "One of my barbz got my signature and catch phrase tatted. *kisses her* iiiiiitttttsss barbie biiiitttccchh!!! http://plixi.com/p/90184669." April 7, 2011, 1:30 AM. Tweet.
- ↑ Maraj, Onika. (@NICKIMINAJ). "*pops bottles* thx barbz! --> RT @KenMinaj4Ever: WTGA is Nicki`s third Top 10 in the US debuting at #6 & First #1 in the UK. Congrats HB.." May 11, 2011, 12:03 PM. Tweet.
- ↑ Maraj, Onika. (@NICKIMINAJ). "Dear Barbz, I haven't written in a while. Plz 4give me. In time, you'll understand. Its now or never barbz. Love Alwayz, HB." July 26, 2010, 12:19 PM. Tweet.
- ↑ Maraj, Onika. (@NICKIMINAJ). "No! Ur just boyz! ;) > RT @ScaffBeezyBro: @NICKIMINAJ nicki, the straight boys, r we still ken barbs too? This has been a topic of debate." May 13, 2011, 5:48 PM. Tweet.
- ↑ Maraj, Onika. (@NICKIMINAJ). "No! Ur just boyz! ;) > RT @ScaffBeezyBro: @NICKIMINAJ nicki, the straight boys, r we still ken barbs too? This has been a topic of debate." May 13, 2011, 5:48 PM. Tweet.