Nicki Minaj + Fabolous

Over the past couple of years, local MC Nicki Minaj has turned heads throughout the pop world and beyond with a series of spunky, show-stealing and schizophrenically hilarious cameos on songs by rap heavyweights such as Drake, Lil Wayne and Kanye. At this Thanksigiving show, she steps into the limelight on the heels of her debut LP, Pink Friday, and stands up to the many skeptics who wonder if she's really ready for a starring role. Visit timeoutnewyork.com to read an extensive Minaj interview. Tonight she joins Brooklyn rap hero Fabolous for this Hot 97 Thanksgiving celebration.