Santa Claus sent out his sexy helper Nicki Minaj to spread cheer at Hot 97’s Christmas Concert with Lloyd Banks and Fabolous at the Paradise Theater in New York City on Christmas Day. The blonde Barbie, fitted in a caged leopard-print bodysuit and pink boots, performed material from her debut album Pink Friday and gave away pillow pets to her fans.

Next up Nicki will help kick off 2011 by performing in Times Square during “NBC’s New Year’s Eve with Carson Daly,” airing on December 31 at 10 p.m.