Nicki Minaj is a proud mother and has often shared how having a child has profoundly impacted her life. Recently, she even went semi-viral after joking with Rihanna about the challenges of raising children. On September 30, Nicki continued her heartfelt reflections on motherhood by celebrating her son's fourth birthday with a sweet tribute on Instagram.
In the days leading up to the big day, she posted photos and videos of her son, but the highlight came with a heartfelt message on his actual birthday. "Happy 4th birthday buddy," she wrote. "You've brought so much joy to mama and daddy.
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Since the moment you were in my tummy, you gave my life a whole new meaning." Nicki also expressed her gratitude for her son's health and looked forward to many more birthdays together. "May God always watch over you and guide your path," she continued. "No weapon formed against me will prosper. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen."
Nicki has managed to balance privacy with openness when it comes to her family. Despite having one of the most dedicated fanbases in music, she has intentionally kept her son's real name private, referring to him by the nickname "Papa Bear" on social media.
She first introduced the nickname in a January 2021 post, where she thanked him for choosing her to be his mother. "Becoming a mom is by far the most fulfilling job I’ve ever had," she wrote, sending love to all the other "superhero mothers" out there.
Although motherhood has become a big part of her life, Nicki's career hasn’t slowed down. She has been busy touring her latest album and making headlines for her outspoken opinions, including a recent clash with JAY-Z over his decision not to select Lil Wayne for the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show.
