The Barbz is the name for the group of devoted fans of Nicki Minaj. Typical activities forBarbz include following Minaj on Twitter at the address @NICKIMINAJ, listening to Minaj's music, getting their boobs signed, and many other activities.
Terminology
While "the Barbz" can refer to the entire fan base as a whole, there are several terms coined by Minaj that refer to Barbz more specifically. All of these terms are typically pluralized with the letter 'Z' per Minaj's Twitter lexicon.
Barbz
Harajuku Barbiez, also shortened to Harajuku Barbz, Barbiez, HBz, and most commonly Barbz[1] are all of Minaj's fans. The name derives from Minaj's girly-girly alter-ego, The Harajuku Barbie, and the fashion she promotes. The singular Harajuku Barbie or HB is also used by Minaj to describe the head of all the barbiez—herself—without specifically implying that it is the alter ego speaking.[2]
Ken Barbz
Harajuku Kenz, also called HKz, Kenz, and most commonly Ken Barbz are Minaj's homosexual male fans.[3] The name derives from the term Barbz but gets the term "Ken" from the name of the Barbie doll's boyfriend.
Boyz
Boyz are Minaj's male fans that are heterosexual. Minaj confirmed this fact via Twitter, although she has since stopped using this term.[4]
References
- ↑ Maraj, Onika. (@NICKIMINAJ). "One of my barbz got my signature and catch phrase tatted. *kisses her* iiiiiitttttsss barbie biiiitttccchh!!! http://plixi.com/p/90184669." April 7, 2011, 1:30 AM. Tweet.
- ↑ Maraj, Onika. (@NICKIMINAJ). "Dear Barbz, I haven't written in a while. Plz 4give me. In time, you'll understand. Its now or never barbz. Love Alwayz, HB." July 26, 2010, 12:19 PM. Tweet.
- ↑ Maraj, Onika. (@NICKIMINAJ). "No! Ur just boyz! ;) > RT @ScaffBeezyBro: @NICKIMINAJ nicki, the straight boys, r we still ken barbs too? This has been a topic of debate." May 13, 2011, 5:48 PM. Tweet.
- ↑ Maraj, Onika. (@NICKIMINAJ). "No! Ur just boyz! ;) > RT @ScaffBeezyBro: @NICKIMINAJ nicki, the straight boys, r we still ken barbs too? This has been a topic of debate." May 13, 2011, 5:48 PM. Tweet.