50858197 Against doctor’s orders rapper Nicki Minaj performed her new single “Starships” for the Today Show in NYC on August 14th, 2012. Nicki revealed on twitter Monday night that she has been struggling with a bruised vocal chord and her doctor told her to take two weeks off to recover. Against doctor’s orders rapper Nicki Minaj performed her new single “Starships” for the Today Show in NYC on August 14th, 2012. Nicki revealed on twitter Monday night that she has been struggling with a bruised vocal chord and her doctor told her to take two weeks off to recover. FameFlynet, Inc – Beverly Hills, CA, USA – +1 (818) 307-4813