On 30th b'day, Rihanna pays heartfelt tribute to mom

Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 21 (ANI): Nine-time-Grammy-winner Rihanna celebrated her 30th birthday on Tuesday by paying a heartfelt homage to her mother, Monica Braithwaite.

Along with a throwback picture from her childhood, the 'Umbrella' singer wrote an emotional message on social media.

"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!," RiRi wrote.

"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!" she added.

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! 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! #??

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A string of the pop icon's friends, including Ellen DeGeneres, Ryan Seacrest, Bruno Mars, DJ Khaled, sent her warm birthday wishes.

Oooohhhh word?!?!? ???????? I'm playing her whole album in her honor! Happy birthday @rihanna https://t.co/Vu6uRU8iLZ

— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 20, 2018

Happy b day @rihanna !!!! BLESS UP!!
Love you ! https://t.co/ENBO6PgmXp

— DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) February 20, 2018

Happy birthday, @Rihanna! I hope it shines bright like a diamond and makes you feel like you're the only girl in the world. Go on and take a bow.

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 20, 2018

(ANI)