Seeka Starsky
Female artists, including Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B are putting motherhood up front and we’re seeing them evolve before our very eyes. In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating these artists who have put being a mother – and their children – above it all.
Cardi B
Cardi B frequently uses her massive platform to speak out on social and political issues and her music speaks freely on sexual empowerment and gang culture. The “WAP” rapper evolved after becoming a mother four years ago. Now, she’s put her family first.
The mom of Kulture Kiari and newborn, Wave, is super-protective of her kids. She shut down Kulture’s social media account when her four-year-old’s account was attacked by trolls. In addition, the Bardi gang didn’t get a glimpse of her look-a-like baby boy until 8 months after his birth.
Cardi recently expressed how she didn’t want to record her recent drill song “Shake It” because she doesn’t “wanna be that girl anymore,” having shifted her focus away from gang life to motherhood. She even announced her new partnership with the kids’ TV network, Nickelodeon.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj first joined the music industry known for her curvaceous body and dope lyrics. As time went on, she became one of the most influential black women within the culture. After having her son Papa Bear, the “We Go Up” rapper has declined being featured on certain songs simply because she does not want to be too explicit after becoming a Mom. “I just wasn’t there. That just to tell you how being a mom has changed me.” And Mama Bear Nicki is still tight-lipped about her son’s real name.
Summer Walker
Despite the fact that her music hasn’t quite changed since motherhood, Summer Walker makes sure to choose mental health over performing triggering songs. After having her baby girl, Bubbles, the “No Love” singer received backlash from social media about feeding her daughter natural herbs. However, that didn’t stop Summer from taking pride in changing her lifestyle for her and her mini-me like a true mother would.
Lil Kim
The Queen Bee welcomed her baby girl Royal Reign seven years ago. Since then, Lil Kim remains getting her bag to make sure her princess is taken care of. Though not too focused on performing her raunchy lyrics, Kim is selling out clothing in less than two minutes.
Rihanna
Though her baby’s birthday is still around the corner, Rihanna has been full-on embracing motherhood for the world to see. Rihanna has become the new standard of #mommygoals. She’s clearly not ashamed of her pregnancy. Moreover, she is definitely not toning down her signature sexy style. It’ll be fun to watch Riri-Rocky and baby Ri-Ri as they hit the town and give us new #familygoals.
