Singer Nicki Minaj gave fans a surprise, when she suffered a wardrobe malfunction during Thursday's live taping of American Idol.

The 31-year-old Idol judge shared a glimpse of her G-string thong when she bent over to say hello to former judge Paula Abdul. When the star stood to greet Abdul, viewers saw Minaj's skimpy thong that was revealed from the top of her low-rise jeans.

"Noooooooo!!!! LIVE TV Just saw Nicki Minaj thong!!!!," a fan tweeted.

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The singer has been known for wardrobe malfunctions in the past. While on the set of her video for High School, which features Lil Wayne, the singer revealed her nipples in a jacuzzi scene.

The rapper, not phased by the nip-slip, seemed to enjoy filming the video, as she urged her team to join her in the jacuzzi.

"This jacuzzi is fun!" Nicki yells above the bubbles. "Get in crew, get in!" she said.

Minaj has recently made headlines for her wardrobe choices when she appeared on American Idol on April 17, wearing a tight-fitted dress.

Her dress had a large cut right out of the front to show off her cleavage and breasts.

Minaj's dress wasn't the only talk that night, it was also the feud she had with fellow Idol judge, Mariah Carey.

Following Kree's performance, the two women had different opinions about how the performer did.

 "I disagree... that was the best performance of the night," Minaj told Carey.

"I wasn't saying she was awkward... you don't really disagree with me," responded Mariah.

Minaj responded and said: "No, I do and I'll explain."

Carey then tried to interrupt again but Minaj then said: "Simmer down sir!"

The news of the feud takes place after many reports claimed that ratings for the latest series of American Idol decreased

Despite the well-known celebrities on the show, Forbes and The New York Daily News have reported that the show has suffered its biggest ratings since the show started.

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