Nicki Minaj Dines with Friends at BOA

On the eve of the two-night premiere of “American Idol,” Nicki Minaj stepped out with her friends for a quiet night on the town. She arrived at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood for dinner, and the paparazzi was there to greet her. They captured the blonde superstar making her way out of the restaurant with her loved ones including Scaff Beezy.

“Laughed til my stomach hurt. Finally heading home. Inside jokes r: africa reloaded, zoolander and catnip…kony2013,9 lives & more,” tweeted the “Idol” judge.

While dining, she ran into NeNe Leakes. “I love my @NICKIMINAJ Us blondes hav 2 stick together hunni,” said the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star.

Catch Nicki’s judging debut tonight at 8/7C on FOX.

Photo credit: Splash News