Nicki Minaj Collaborates With Rap Snacks For Signature “Barbie-Que” Flavor

Jul 19th, 2022

Nicki Minaj rap snacks

Nicki Minaj rap snacks

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Rap Snacks has announced a partnership with Nicki Minaj to release her signature flavor of chips named “Barbie-Que” Honey Truffle Chips.

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With flavor notes of sweet truffle and barbecue, the name of the flavor is a nod to Minaj's “Barbie” nickname and the name of her fanbase, the “Barbz.”

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