Who is Alexander Ludwig? Nicki Minaj's 'Ken' Takes Spotlight After 'Super Freaky Girl' Music Video

Nicki Minaj's "Super Freaky Girl" music video has already been released, and people are raving over her "barbie-fication" along with his on-screen partner, Alexander Ludwig.

Ludwig, who plays Ken to Nicki's Barbie persona in the music video, has been making waves online as they notice the actor's chemistry with Nicki Minaj on screen.

Alexander Ludwig on Nicki Minaj's 'Super Freaky Girl' Music Video

Dressed in alternating clothes of a pink polo and a white shirt and shorts, fans cannot take away their eyes off of Alexander Ludwig, who plays Ken to Nicki Minaj's Barbie persona in the "Super Freaky Girl" music video released yesterday.

Fans were surprised upon seeing Alexander Ludwig when Nicki Minaj teased the music video last August, many calling the unlikely partnership the two had forged for the music video.

 As of this writing, Nicki Minaj's "Super Freaky Girl" music video has already amassed more than 2,200,000 views on YouTube.

Comments on Minaj's newest music video have visibly pleased longtime fans of the rap royalty, noting how her unpredictability continues to exceed expectations.

"This video was nothing like I assumed it would be! & That's why I love it so much Just when you THINK you can predict what Nicki will do, she does something that didn't even cross your mind," a fan noted.

"@alexanderludwig is so fine and idk why it took the Super Freaky Girl video for me to find out. Maybe it's the way he grabbed Nicki face," a netizen posted.

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Who is Alexander Ludwig?

Nicki Minaj's "Super Freaky Girl" music video is not the first pop culture appearance of Alexander Ludwig.

Notably, Alexander Ludwig played the villainous sword-wielding tribute Cato from "The Hunger Games." His performance in the blockbuster film won him an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight, along with Jenifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson. He also received a Teen Choice Award for Best Villain for the same role.

But aside from the film, Ludwig was also known as the legendary Viking Björn Ironside in the History Channel series "Vikings." In an Instagram story, Alexander shared the "Super Freaky Girl" music video.

Earlier this year, Alexander Ludwig released his debut album, "Highway 99," which contains 16 tracks, including its lead single, "Faded on Me."

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