You should sound the alarm Nicki MinajShe just added another trophy to her collection.
The “Chun-Li” rapper was officially honored with the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. Nicki took the stage on Aug. 28 to deliver a few words on the iconic achievement—and to highlight another milestone she recently welcomed: motherhood.
Nicki stated, “You guys were my babies but I have a baby,” while she was on stage. He is my new baby. His name is Papa Bear. Your love is my greatest joy. Mommy loves you so so so so so much.”
Nicki shouted out Nicki’s little girl, but she was more concerned about her husband. Kenneth PettyShe was welcomed into her family in September 2020.
She noted, “I want to take a second to just say thank you to all of the key people that inspired me and who I think inspired my flow—Lil Wayne, Foxy Brown, Lauryn Hill, Jay-Z, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh.”