Nicki Minaj’s mother Carol Maraj couldn’t be more proud of her daughter, who recently became a mom herself for the first time. On the eve of Nicki’s 38th birthday, she released a collage of throwback photos of baby Nicki and reminisced on the night she gave birth to her future superstar.
“On this night, 38 yrs ago, I cherished every moment, for it would be the last night you would hear my heartbeat from the inside and tomorrow would be the first day of me seeing my heartbeat on the outside,” Ms. Maraj wrote, reflecting on the hours leading up to giving birth. “The joy of being able to hold my baby girl took over and I couldn’t wait to meet you. I think you wanted to meet me too because you came bright and early.”
Nicki’s mom wasn’t the only one to send birthday shout outs to the queen. Love continued pouring in from her fans and celebrity friends. Rapper Big Latto posted a throwback photo of herself wearing a “Barbie” chain as a teenager, proving she was (and is) a die-hard fan.
Happy Birthday Nicki Minaj!