Nicki Minaj Shocked at Crass Commercialization of MTV Video Music Awards 6.52K Max Read 09/12/10 11:23PM Filed to: open caption open caption Nicki Minaj Mtv Vmas mtv vmas Shock Awe [Rapper Nicki Minaj readies herself for internet meme status posing for press photographers backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards. Lady Gaga won best video, and young songwriter Kanye West performed some kind of a "rap." Pic via AP.]