Mother’s Day 2025 touched down on Sunday, May 11. Subsequently, our favorite celebrities — some, first-time, new moms, fathers, those celebrating their moms, and some mourning the loss of their favorite lady — took to social media to commemorate the day and show off their celebrations. Now, The Shade Room is recapping the holiday and how some of our favorite celebrities paid tribute to the number one woman in their life.
Celebrities Pay Tribute To Their Moms & Moms Of Their Children For Mother’s Day 2025: Barack Obama, Alicia Keys, Russell Wilson, Jacquees, Reginae Carter, Kandi Burruss, Boosie, Will Smith
Various celebrities took to Instagram to pop things off with loving tributes to the moms in their lives on Sunday, May 11. Furthermore, former President Barack Obama paid tribute to Michelle Obama, Alicia Keys paid tribute to her mother, Russell Wilson serenaded Ciara, Jacquees sang his mom and Deiondra Sanders’ praises, while Reginae Carter paid tribute to her mom, Toya Johnson, Kandi Burruss and Boosie saluted their mothers, and Will Smith sent love to his mom, and the moms of his children, Sheree Zampino and Jada Pinkett-Smith.
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Ari Fletcher, Monica, Drake, Lizzo & Teyana Taylor Pay Tribute To Their Moms
On Sunday, May 11, Ari Fletcher took to her Instagram to share rare photos alongside her mother. Furthermore, Fletcher celebrated her mother. In her post, Fletcher called her mom the “alpha and omega.” Additionally, Monica credited her mom for being “God’s greatest gift.” Meanwhile, Drake gave his mom her flowers for her “relentless dedication.”
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The Game Pays Tribute To His Mom & The Mothers Of His Children
On Sunday, May 11, The Game took to Instagram to share separate posts crediting the mothers of his children and his own mother, Lynette.
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In an initial post, Game shared his gratitude to Shaniece Hairston. Furthermore, he thanked her for giving him his “most recent blessing.”
“… Being a first time mom has its moments but you have triumphed in all areas & made motherhood your new purpose in life,” he wrote in part.
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In a second post, Game thanked “Boogie,” the mother of his eldest child.
“… We were both 1st time parents… you were scared, I was lost & your mom wanted to kill us both the day we told her you were pregnant but look at us now. Better yet… look at him, as he is everything I wished he be & that is simply because of YOU,” he wrote in part.
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In a third post, Game showed love to Tiffney Cambridge, the mother of two of his younger children.
“You are the mother that taught me how to be a better parent. I’m forever indebted & honestly still figuring out ways to pay you back for all that you’ve done for me over the years. The thing that stands out the most is the way you’ve held me down in my presence & in my absence… A QUEEN & nothing short of that,” he wrote in part.
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In a final post, Game shared words for the “#1 girl” in his life.
“My love, my life, my reason, my heart, my absolute everything,” he began.
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King Harris Pays Tribute To The Mother Of His Infant Son
Like Game, King Harris took to social media to pay tribute to the mother of his newborn son. In his post, Harris credited J’Nijah, also known as “Nana,” as a “great first time mom.” Additionally, Harris shared a family photo, showing him alongside Nana and their son.
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THESE Celebrites Celebrated Being First-Time Moms: Flo Milli, DreamDoll, Kaliii
Sunday, May 11, marked a few celebrities celebrating their milestone as first-time moms! Flo Milli took to Instagram to mark the transition as the “best feeling in [the world]. Meanwhile, DreamDoll remarked on all that motherhood has taught her thus far. Lastly, Kaliii reflected on her daughter being her gift from God.
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THESE Celebrities Continued To Celebrate Motherhood: Halle Bailey
Furthermore, Halle Bailey took to social media to share footage of herself singing a song she wrote in honor of her son, Halo.
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Teyana Taylor
Additionally, Teyana Taylor celebrated being a mom to her little ones while sharing footage of herself reading aloud a sweet card she received from them for the holiday.
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Celebrites Pay Tribute To Their Late Mothers: The Combs Twins Pay Tribute To Kim Porter
On Sunday, May 11, the Combs twins, Jessie and D’Lila, took to their Instagram feed to share a post paying tribute to their late mother, Kim Porter.
“… We miss you so very much every single day and we wish you could be here with us today. These last couple years have been sooooo extremely difficult without you by our side. We really wish you were here for these years that we begin to grow and start to mature into young ladies. We are going to follow in your footsteps and always make you proud,” they wrote in part.
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Mario
On Mother’s Day 2025, Mario took to his Instagram Story to share a sweet word, encouraging others to appreciate their time with their mothers. Per VIBE, the R&B singer announced his mother’s passing in June 2017.
