Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj is always surprised by the love her fans have for her and says it always feels like a celebration when she meets them. “When I get to meet my fans, it’s a celebration. My fans have seen me come from absolutely nothing to get here, so, it’s inspirational for them,” contactmusic.com quoted Nicki as saying. “When I talk to them, they’re usually telling me, ‘We’re so proud of you, Nicki,’ as if they’re my parents,” she added.