Release date: Dec. 15

Photography: Jenna Marsh

Art direction: Joe Perez

Graphic designer: Bryan Rivera

Label: Young Money

In an interview with the Fader, art director Joe Perez explained that this thumbprint cover option—for the Deluxe Edition of The Pinkprint—was the image that Nicki gravitated towards immediately. He added, "Makeup is commercial—it's materialism. It's a product that has great texture and is great to play around with." While we have yet to hear the full album, Nicki gave us plenty of gems to contemplate in our December 2014/January 2015 issue, including this image. Undoubtedly Nicki will make her mark in music and culture with her next album, and this cover is basically a forewarning.