Nicki Minaj, along with Leonardo DiCaprio, covers Time’s 2016 Most Influential issue. Minaj, who appears on one of the six TIME 100 coversthis year, just wrapped up a successful world tour and stars in the newly released Barbershop: The Next Cut.The artist often addresses racism and sexism in her lyrics and interviews. “She’s an icon, a boss and a role model to all these young girls out here on how to do it the right way,” writes Lil Wayne in his tribute to Minaj. “Her work ethic speaks volumes and has yielded these results.” — Time magazine.