Nicki Minaj returns to the FADER’s front pages for a second time, rocking the au naturel look for the cover of their Fall Fashion 2014 issue. The issue hits newsstands August 26th, and Nicki discusses her “near death” experience she’d referenced during her BET Awards acceptance speech, the pressures of being a role model, leaving her family to chase her dream and more. Check out more pics from the shoot and the full cover in the gallery.

Marisa Mendez

Cover shot by: João Canziani for The FADER