Photo: Nicki Minaj/Instagram
‘Tis the season of giving forNicki Minaj!
The rapper, 35, returned to her old neighborhood in Queens on Wednesday to hand out turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving Day. Staying warm in the frigid New York weather, Minaj looked cozy in her black track pants, matching hoodie, and metallic coat.
After giving out more than 500 turkeys to the South Jamaica residents, Minaj made sure to stop and take a photo with the New York City Police Department’s Commanding Officer Jerry O’Sullivan, who shared the shot on Twitter.
“I think the Commanding Officer was negotiating to becomeNicki minaj‘s new manager,”the NYPD 113th Precinct tweeted. “Im pulling for you Inspector. #nikiminajturkeygiveaway”
The rapper later shared a post to Instagram about the day and thanked her hometown for attending the charitable event.
“Mommy & I had a great time with y’all today. (Yea, that’s her with the hoodie on😍)” she wrotealongside the photo with her mom. “Love all of you for coming out. @seanbellrecords & @bone_mbz + everyone who helped make this happen today, thank you so much. QUEENS #QGTM LOVE YOU 4 LIFE”
Minaj was not the only star to spend some time giving back ahead of the holiday.
RapperT.I.also returned to his hometown of Atlanta with his daughter Heiress Diana Harris to hand out turkeys and fresh vegetables to the community. He latershared a video of the dayto his Instagram.
“We been there… filling the gap in our community,” the rapper, 38, said. “Doing our part for the people 13 years straight. And it’s been an absolute pleasure. Always honored to do what we can for the community that was there for me first.”
T.I. and his daughter Heiress Diana Harris at the turkey giveaway in Atlanta.Paras Griffin/Getty
Joining the rappers in giving back to their communities wasNick CannonandDavid Burtka, who also posted about their experiences on social media.
Burtka, who is married toNeil Patrick Harris, attended an event Wednesday in Harlem for Food Bank for New York City’s community kitchen. Joining him were his two kids,Harper GraceandGideon Scott. The actor, 43, shared a photo of the trio smiling in their aprons and hats to Instagram.
“I think it is so important to teach kids to give back and help others, especially during the holiday season,” he captioned the sweet shot. “@foodbank4nyc @feedingamerica #helpout #giveback #makeadifference”
Cannon also headed to Harlem with his twinsMoroccanandMonroeon Wednesday. The actor, 38, is no stranger to giving back: he’s been a member of Feeding America’s Entertainment Council for more than a decade.
During his trip on Wednesday, Cannon and his kids helped elderly community members shop the pantry for their Thanksgiving necessities and served meals to the needy. He later shared photos from the day to his Instagram account.
“Giving back and volunteering Family Style!” hecaptioned a selfiewith his two kids.
Meanwhile, on the West Coast,Vanderpump Rules‘Lala Kentturned up in Palm Springs with her fiancéRandall Emmettto hand out Thanksgiving meals together.
“Sometimes I get too caught up in my own world, forgetting what real life is,” she began the lengthy post. “It’s moment like this that free my soul. Forgetting about what I want or need & putting focus and love into anyone who isn’t me.”
“50 turkeys and 100 and something cans of Thanksgiving goodness, later, we helped feed the homeless in some small way,” she continued. “The homeless shelter in Palm Springs is projected to feed 6,000 people for Thanksgiving.”
“Thank you to everyone who is giving back,” Kent finished. “Y’all mean something in this world. Let’s remember to forget about ourselves this season. God bless you and yours♥️”
source: people.com
