Nicki Minaj Seeks to Dominate World, Build an Empire

Nicki Minaj exposes herself in the latest issue of Elle.

And we aren't just referring to this cleavage shot on the cover:

In an all-encompassing interview, the American Idol judge opens up about a number of personal issues, from supporting her family to looking "naked" in this photo shot.

Read on for excerpts from her Elle Q&A...

Her advice to women: "Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss,. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge."

Her difficult childhood: "I went through a lot of bullying early on. Girls made my life a living hell. We had come to America from a different country. My brother and I had accents. It was very tough. So I've always put up this wall - it was a self-defense mechanism growing up - because I was almost expecting people to attack me. And I still have it. It's sad."

Her feelings on posing without any pink lipstick or wigs on: "I felt naked. It was scary! So this photo shoot was a real accomplishment in my eyes."

Her plans to take over the universe: "My goal in the beginning was to buy my mother a house. Now I realize, Okay, if I really focus and become a key player in business, then I can build an empire. I'm thinking of a legacy that I can be proud of and wealth that my grandchildren can use to go to college. So world domination - in terms of providing for my family - is absolutely my goal."