Nicki Minaj speaks onstage at the 2022 MTV VMAs at Prudential Center on August 28, 2022, in Newark, New Jersey. | Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty
Rapper Nicki Minaj lauded a Chicago teen today for protecting his mother, Carlishia Hood, during a potentially deadly altercation. The “Barbie World” artist posted a Story on her Instagram profile Tuesday afternoon, calling the teen a “hero” and offering him help to attend college.
“If he wants to go to college, I’d love to help,” wrote Nicki Minaj on a pink Instagram background. “It’s what ANY son should’ve done for their mother. She raised a dope kid & should be so proud.”
Minaj’s post comes after prosecutors in Chicago dismissed murder charges brought against Hood and her 14-year-old son in a shooting death at a local restaurant. The two were charged last week after investigators said Hood told the teenager to shoot victim Jeremy Brown.
Carlishia Hood and Son’s Case Dismissed
On Monday, prosecutors dropped the case and released a statement after more evidence came to light.
“Based upon our continued review and in light of emerging evidence, today the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) has moved to dismiss the charges against Carlishia Hood and her 14-year-old son,” prosecutors said. “Based upon the facts, evidence, and the law we are unable to meet our burden of proof in the prosecution of these cases.”
While all details of Hood’s case haven’t been made public, the decision by prosecutors should provide some solace to the 35-year-old mother and her son. And Minaj’s public appreciation is pretty cool. It’s not every day a Grammy Award-winning rapper recognizes someone for simply protecting their mother.
Barbz Gives Back
But, today’s social post isn’t the first time the pink-haired princess has offered to pay for college or support others. Minaj has an active relationship with her fans, also known as “The Barbz,” and often posts updates on her music, feelings and thoughts, and reactions to everyday news online.
In 2017, Minaj offered to pay more than $20,000 in student loans for a few lucky Twitter followers.
She made good on her promise to support #StudentsOfTheGame in 2018.
https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1003416263618514944
Minaj’s repeated acts of kindness send a much-needed message around the world. You never know who’s watching, what can happen or what the future may bring.
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