Rihanna shares sweet throwback snap in honor of her mother Monica's 54th birthday

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She is expecting her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky.And on Tuesday Rihanna took to Instagram to wish her mom, Monica Braithwaite, a happy birthday in a touching postthat detailed how her own pregnancy has 'unlocked new levels of love and respect' for her.'Today is my Queen’s birthday!!!' the 34-year-old singer began her post - shared with 125M followers - which featured a throwback photo with her mother, who turned 54 this year.

Mom's birthday: Rihanna wished her mom, Monica Braithwaite, a happy 54th birthday in a touching Instagram post on Tuesday She continued, writing, 'Being on the verge of motherhood, unlocked new levels of love and respect I have for my mommy in a way that I could never explain!' The beauty and lingerie mogul went on to say that she plans to celebrate her mom as much as possible going forward.'She’s the true MVP and I wanna give her her flowers every second I can!

Love you mumzzzz!!! Happy Birthday! We gon celebrate on da link up!' she wrapped up her statement. She gets it now: The mom-to-be, 34, detailed how her own pregnancy has 'unlocked new levels of love and respect' for her own mom; pictured in March In the sweet snap of Rihanna as a little girl she is seen standing next to her mom at church, and wearing a white ruffled dress and bow in her hair.

Mama Fenty is also seen donning a matching bridal-like white gown and head piece.Her friends and followers were quick to comment on the sweet post, with rapper Bia chiming in with a 'Happy birthday Queen.'Singer Nelson Beato added, 'Happy Birthday to your beautiful mother!' Meanwhile fitness trainer Sarah Stage said she was excited for Rihanna to 'join the mom club.'Last year, the singer - who has built an empire estimated at $1.7 billion with.