Blonde ambition: Nicki Minaj is transformed as she steps out after swapping her jet-black hair for a lighter new look

She's gone through a range of vibrant, funky and off-the-wall hairstyles in her career.

But as Nicki Minaj stepped out after a meeting at the London Hotel in Beverly Hills on ThursHer previously raven mane had been coloured blonde, with hints of dark roots showing through for a more natural, grown-out effect.

Adding to the look, Nicki's hair seemed to have been properly coloured with several shades rather than a block peroxide look, something she has previously favoured.

 the hip hop star showed off a markedly more laid-back, natural look.

The 32-year-old was easily noticeable thanks to her shapely figure and typically skin-tight clothing, but onlookers wouldn't have been blamed for missing her thanks to her new locks.