It’s Nicki Minaj’s 39th birthday — and family, friends and fans of the Queen are celebrating this special day on social media.
On Wednesday (Dec. 8), the “Seeing Green” MC took to Twitter to share photos she took in her birthday suit to mark another year around the sun. “Barbz, I love you so very much,” she tweeted. “Thank you for all of these heart warming bday wishes.”
Carol Minaj, the Pink Friday rapper’s mother, took to Instagram to pen a special tribute to her daughter. “Happy Birthday to my forever beautiful baby girl,” she captioned the post. “I am amazed daily on your drive, determination and talent. You are a beautiful wife, mother and daughter. May you see many many more prosperous and healthy years. Continue to be authentically you each day. I love you, Mommy @nickiminaj.”
Several of Minaj’s celebrity friends sent some birthday love to her through social media. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY @NICKIMINAJ,” Bia, who collaborated with Minaj on the remix for “Whole Lotta Money,” tweeted. “Thank you for all you’ve done! All the doors you’ve opened for me & others. All the advice you’ve shared with me. I’m forever grateful love you Nicki!!”
“Happy birthday to 1 of the best to ever do it,” tweeted Lady Leshurr. “Broke down barriers, broke records, created opportunity for not only herself, but the females that came after, proved that women have more talent than men numerous times and will forever remain QUEEN NICKI MINAJ.”
Ty Dolla Sign wrote, “Happy B Day my sister from another mister @nickiminaj,” while Beyoncé shared a throwback photo of her “Feeling Myself” collaborator on her official website alongside the words, “Happy Birthday Nicki Minaj.”
Happy birthday, Nicki! Check out some of her birthday shoutouts below.