In an unexpected twist during a San Antonio city council meeting, Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez took a moment between policy discussions to wish rap mogul Nicki Minaj a happy birthday. Known for hits like "Super Bass" and "Starships," Minaj was hailed by the councilman as "an advocate for higher education, a philanthropist, a mogul, a poet, and a mother," the San Antonio Express-News reported.
The tribute occurred on Thursday, shortly before Minaj turned 41 and dropped her new album "Pink Friday 2," a sequel to her 2010 success. McKee-Rodriguez also referenced Minaj's shout-out to the San Antonio Spurs in her track "Big Daddy," which he believed celebrated the local team while cheekily chiding their competitors, according to the same San Antonio Express-News article.
Mckee-Rodriguez's birthday message didn't just resonate within the walls of local government, as the councilman shared a clip on Twitter that went viral, amassing almost 8,000 likes and catching the attention of media outlets like MTV. In a move that delighted Minaj's fanbase collectively known as 'Barbz,' the councilman even quoted her lyrics during the meeting, stating she has "many, many children, sons particularly," as highlighted by Black Enterprise.
Despite the local love for Minaj, the "Queen of Rap" will not be stopping in San Antonio for her "Pink Friday 2" tour. Fans residing in Alamo City are anticipated to make the trip to Austin if they want to catch the star live. This detail, shared by the San Antonio Express-News, left some Barbz feeling overlooked despite their city council's public display of affection.
