As her son celebrates his fourth birthday, Nicki Minaj is filled with joy. On Tuesday, October 1, the 41-year-old rapper, known for her hit “Super Freaky Girl,” took to Instagram to express her love for her son, affectionately called Papa Bear.
In a heartfelt tribute, she shared a collection of playful videos and adorable photos showcasing moments from his life, accompanied by a touching message in the caption.
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She began her message with, “Dear #PapaBear, Happy 4th birthday, buddy. You’ve made mama & daddy so happy. Since you were in mama’s tummy, you gave me a whole new meaning to life. Hope.”
The first image features her son exiting an elevator while holding his dad’s hand, frequently glancing back at Minaj, who is behind the camera. Another delightful video captures the toddler pretending to “drive” a parked car.
Additionally, the post includes several throwback images of Papa Bear as a baby. One picture shows Zoo holding him up, while another depicts Minaj cradling him as he babbles and giggles.
To round off her heartfelt tribute, Minaj included a rare family photo of the three of them dressed in coordinating black outfits. Since becoming a mother, Minaj has noted a shift in her perspective, saying she has become “more of a forgiving person.”
In a February 2022 interview on The Late Late Show with James Corden, she remarked, “I think motherhood has made me see more good in people, more good in the universe.”
She added, “When I look at my son, I’m reminded that I am so blessed. I realized, for so many women, this is their dream. Their dream is to have a child, and not everybody gets that blessing. So when you have a little baby, you are reminded every day like, ‘Oh my God. Thank you God for this little gift.'”
