The Ellen Show star, Sophia Grace Brownlee, who gained popularity in her childhood for her love for Nicki Minaj, now has a child. The 19-year-old British singer first broke the internet when she announced her pregnancy in October 2022.
Welcoming A Baby Boy
On Feb. 26, the singer welcomed her son and shared the news with a black and white picture of the infant clutching her finger in his small hand.
Mixed Emotions From Fans
Although some naysayers dragged Sophia Grace for choosing to have a child early, she got a lot of loving messages from friends, fans, and family.
Ellen Shows Love
Ellen DeGeneres, whom she met in 2011, alluded to their meeting, saying, “Welcome to the world, Nicki Minaj the 3rd!” The retired TV show host meant the 19-year-old is the second Nicki Minaj while her son could inherit his mother’s love for the highest-selling female rapper of all time.
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Sophia Grace’s cousin, Rosie, with whom she shared her viral moment declared how much she loves the infant already.
Becoming Famous
In 2011, after going viral for singing Nicki Minaj’s smash hit, Super Bass, Sophia Grace, and Rosie met their idol courtesy of Ellen DeGeneres. They dress in pink tutus with matching pink wigs (Minaj’s signature) and cute tiaras.
Minaj Surprised The Girls
Minaj made a surprise appearance in an equally colorful outfit of a full skirt, black boots, a cropped bralette top, and a blue fringe wig. The viral moment became one of the most significant pop culture happenings of 2010s and a defining moment for Minaj’s pop career.
Becoming A Singing Duo
After the guest show, Sophia Grace and Rosie went on several tours before venturing into music as teenagers.
Hence, fans were shocked when the 19-year-old announced her pregnancy. Sophia Grace admitted that it shocked her too saying,
Sharing Her Birth Journey
Sophia Grace promised to share the birth journey with her fans and didn’t disappoint them when her son arrived. She made another YouTube video describing the journey and its ups and downs.
Q & A For The Fans
Sophia Grace’s birth story vlog was one of many she shared throughout her pregnancy. Before her delivery on Feb. 26, the 19-year-old answered some burning questions about third-trimester pregnancies.
Not Everyone’s Cup Of Tea
The singer spoke to E! about the backlash she faced after her pregnancy revealed. She agreed that having a child at 19 is young but not foreign despite people being used to the traditional marriage-to-birth sequence at older ages.
Ignoring The Noise
Sophia Grace brushed off the backlash saying everyone wouldn’t have the same opinion on childbirth as her.
Fans Defend Sophia Grace
Luckily for the star, she has fans online willing to defend her from trolls like a user who reminded the commenters that strangers don’t have a right to question Sophia Grace’s choice.
Teen Moms Aren’t Strange
Another user shared a story about being a teen mom saying age shouldn’t matter and people need to be more supportive rather than forcing their opinions on others.
A Fun Baby Shower
A month before delivering her son, Sophia Grace had a beautiful baby shower with a neutral theme throwing people off the scent of her child’s gender.
Showing Off Her Curves
The beautiful mom-to-be (now already a mom) wore a figure-hugging nude jumpsuit with an off-shoulder to match the cream, white, and nude décor in her background.
Still On The Road With Rosie
Before falling pregnant, Sophia Grace and Rosie went on the road as a singing duo.
Back On Ellen
The girls joined Ellen on her farewell season as they sang Super Bass once more albeit without Nicki Minaj.
Sophia Grace & Rosie Forever
Twelve years later, Sophia Grace and Rosie are still big Nicki Minaj fans and are forever grateful to the rapper and Ellen for kickstarting their fame journey.
