Nicki Minaj to Join American Idol Judges for Season 12?

Nicki Minaj is to join American Idol Judges, reports say from U.S. entertainment sites, August 20, 2012.

According to the reports, the deal is “100% confirmed” although Nicki Minaj herself, has not released any statements yet.

If the news would push through, Nicki Minaj will join Mariah Carey and Randy Jackson.

Additional rumors, however, revealed that Randy may become a mentor, so there is still one vacancy for the American Idol judges’ chair.

Nicki Minaj, a Trinidadian-American singer-rapper became popular with her debut album, “Pink Friday.”

Her single, “Super Bass” sold millions of copies all over the world, earning her various awards and recognitions.

Nicki Minaj could be a unique judge because of her music genre, which is totally different from Mariah Carey’s.

Would she be able to deliver? Let’s wait and watch further developments of the American Idol Season 12 judges’ selection.