Nicki Minaj is going to be a mom! The rapper and her husband, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, are expecting their first child. The rapper made the announcement today with some glamorous maternity photos with the tag #preggers.

The happy news comes nine months after she and Kenneth Petty got married. Some months ago, Minaj announced her intention to retire and focus on her family. Back then she wrote on social media:

 “I’ve decided to retire & have my family. I know you guys are happy now. To my fans, keep reppin me, do it til da death of me … Love you for LIFE,”