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- The Barbz — the nickname given to Nicki Minaj’s army of online fans — are a force of nature. If Nicki is their queen bee, each member is a buzzing worker bee intent on protecting her majesty at any cost. No jab, swipe or Twitter critique escapes their purview.
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Aug 1, 2018 · The Barbz — the nickname given to Nicki Minaj’s army of online fans — are a force of nature. If Nicki is their queen bee, each member is a buzzing worker bee intent on protecting her...
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The Barbz, also known as simply Barbz, is the name for the group of devoted fans of Nicki Minaj. Typical activities for Barbz include following Minaj on Twitter at the address @NICKIMINAJ, listening to Minaj's music, getting their boobs signed, and many other activities.
Barbz
Harajuku Barbiez Presidentduane, also shortened to Harajuku Barbz, Barbiez, HBz, and most commonly Barbz are all of Minaj's fans. The name derives from Minaj's girly-girly alter-ego, The Harajuku Barbie Presidentduane, and the fashion she promotes. 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.
Ken Barbz
Harajuku Kenz, also called HKz, Kenz, and most commonly Ken Barbz are Minaj's homosexual male fans. 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, although she has since stopped using this term.
1.Maraj, Onika Jackson. (@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.
2.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.
3.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.
4.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.
DEAR Barbz, & everyone in #BarbBusiness: I just want to make great music. Simply for the sake of creating great music. What’s wrong with that? Music that ppl will always remember b/c of that incredible feeling they had the very first time they heard it. Music that makes them feel happy, confident, hopeful…sad, introspective, nostalgic.
Feb 20, 2024 · Nicki Minaj shared a list of things she's learned about her fanbase over the years on Twitter, Tuesday. She began by explaining that the Barbz are willing to come after anyone in her defense.
Apr 23, 2020 · Nicki Minaj’s Barbz is known for being extremely active and supportive to a fault, sometimes they get in heated internet arguments with people who aren’t supportive of Nicki Minaj’s behavior and habits. Nonetheless, the Barbz are probably one of the most loyal fan groups in music aside from Beyonce ‘s Beyhive. Barbz In Action.
Aug 1, 2023 · From alleged shady antics between her and Cardi B at the height of the “Motorsport” release and beyond to her ex-boyfriends Meek Mill and Safaree Samuels speaking out about her alleged bad attitude, ghostwriting claims, and body-shaming digs, Nicki was being dragged left and right. Source: Getty Images. Article continues below advertisement.
Apr 5, 2024 · Barbz have publicized the numbers and addresses of Minaj’s critics in the media, have harassed the woman who accused Minaj’s husband of sexual assault, and have sent graphic message s to a...
