Yesterday, the Queen of pop music, Rihanna, celebrated her 30 glorious years of being on the planet.
But instead of reaping in the attention of a woman who's gifted the world a deluge of hit singles, unforgettable fashion moments and a Fenty Beauty launch that's transformed the face of make-up, the Barbados beauty made her big day all about her mother, Monica.
Last night, the former ELLE cover star shared a heartwarming throwback picture from her childhood in honour of her mother.
'10958 days ago @monica_fenty became a mother for the first time to her only daughter! Today is just as much your birthday as it is mine! I love you mom!' the nine-time Grammy winner captioned the picture.
'Thank you for carrying me, birthing me, raising me, supporting me, teaching me, and loving me unconditionally! The woman I am today is because of everything that you are!
'I thank God for perfectly hand picking you to be my mother when He sent my spirit to you! You are the greatest! Thank you!' the 'Work' singer concluded her message.
Earlier in the day, Monica gushed about her daughter on Instagram, sharing a snap of her little girl on Instagram.
'Happy 30th. God's blessings to my 1st born. The sweetest, most humble person I know, and most loving daughter ever. Lots of love back to you on your special day,' the mother of three wrote.
She also shared a video of RiRi laughing at her hilariously filtered face on Instagram.
Celebrating her birthday in style, the hitmaker rang in her 30th with a party with family and friends at a Downtown restaurant in New York.
The singer wore a purple dress and a matching shade of lipstick to the party, attended by Monica, and her three-year-old goddaughter Majesty, the little girl of her cousin Noella Alstrom.
To mark the star's big day, celebrities took to Instagram to wish Rihanna a 'happy birthday'.
Happy birthday, RiRi!
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