Nicki Minaj Visits Kids at CHOP Before Show in Camden

Nicki Minaj made a lot of little kids’ days yesterday afternoon, when she stopped by for a visit at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) before her show that night at Susquehanna Bank Center. According to her tweet, she was there as part of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation.

Visited The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia today with Ryan Seacrest Studios. If you need… https://t.co/rnjN8W85ch

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 6, 2015

She showed up with a ponytail stacked tall on top of her head and in a summery, knee-length coral dress to meet and take photos with some of the patients.

This one had everyone crying when she sang. feel better pretty girl. ❤️ God is able

A photo posted by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Aug 6, 2015 at 4:30pm PDT

Visited The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia today with Ryan Seacrest Studios. If you need something to do in your spare time, try this. I left feeling so inspired by these incredibly strong, beautiful, dynamic children. Pray for them, you guys. They would’ve melted your heart. A photo posted by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Aug 6, 2015 at 4:21pm PDT

A photo posted by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Aug 6, 2015 at 4:27pm PDT

That’s all pretty sweet, but it’s the responses from the kids that will melt your heart:

Minaj definitely fulfilled her feel-good quota for the day, and she was awarded later that night on state at Susquehanna Bank Center when Meek surprised her with a sparkly new necklace:

This is pretty Rihmeek, thank u #ThePinkprintTOUR #Philly #Jersey showed OUT tonight!!!!!!!!! I’m in love and obsessed with u guys. You’re my everything. Love u for the love & support & the INSANE energy yall showed tonight. I was blown away. A video posted by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Aug 6, 2015 at 10:14pm PDT