Nicki Minaj Baby News Confirmed By Her Mother In Sweet IG Post

Carol Maraj shared her excitement at being a grandmother but didn't say if Nicki had a boy or a girl.

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We've yet to hear from Nicki Minaj about the rumored birth of her firstborn, but that's expected from a mother recovering from delivery. The celebrated rap icon and her husband Kenneth Petty are said to have welcomed their newborn into the world, and tens of thousands of people have stormed social media platforms with congratulatory messages. Loni Love tweeted that Nicki Minaj gave birth to a baby girl, but The Real host later backtracked and said she wasn't sure what the sex of the child is.

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Putting all speculation to rest is Carol Maraj, Nicki's proud mother. She shared artwork of a mother and child to her Instagram page and penned a sweet message to her daughter.  "Thank you Lord for Blessing my daughter @nickiminaj with a beautiful bundle of joy!" Carol wrote. "You have always been a Blessing to myself and your family, and now you have received one of the best Blessings from God. 'Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from Him.' Psalms 127:3 #glamma let us rejoice!!!!" Check out "Glamma's" post below.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.