Nicki Minaj Shares Rare Photos of Son For His 4th Birthday

Nicki Minaj has embraced motherhood as the most rewarding role of her life. The ‘Super Freaky Girl’ rapper welcomed her first child, a son affectionately called “Papa Bear,” with her husband Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, and the experience has profoundly changed her perspective.

Since becoming a mother, Minaj admits she’s grown more compassionate and forgiving. “Motherhood has made me see more good in people, more good in the universe,” she shared during an appearance on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’. 

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In a candid interview, Minaj opened up about the new anxieties that come with motherhood, especially when she’s away from her son for long stretches of time. “I remember being in the U.K. and just bawling,” she recalled. Facetiming her son only makes it harder. “I try to hold out on FaceTiming him because putting the phone down is so difficult.”

Despite the challenges, Minaj cherishes every moment with her little boy, from his birth story to witnessing his early milestones. She often reflects on the overwhelming sense of gratitude that comes with raising her child, a feeling that has only deepened since becoming a mother.

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For Minaj, “Papa Bear” has brought a whole new meaning to her life, and she remains devoted to balancing her demanding career with the joys and responsibilities of motherhood. Reflecting on her son, she expressed how he serves as a daily reminder of her blessings. 

“When I look at my son, I’m reminded that I am so blessed,” she said, acknowledging how motherhood is a dream for many women who may not always get that opportunity.

-Sushmita Sarkar