Nicki Minaj was honored with the key to the city of her hometown, Queens, New York, on Monday.

Minaj was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, but raised in South Jamaica, Queens, when she was 5.

The award was presented by borough president Melinda Katz for Minaj's "outstanding career achievements in music."

Lately a number of other rappers have also been bestowed the keys their hometowns including Fabolous, Big Sean and Drake, among others.

Minaj was unable to receive her plaque in person, but was effusive on social media, where she called the key "a pleasant surprise" and that she hopes to see Katz in the future.

Most recently, the rapper was featured on DJ Khaled's album Grateful, where she and Alicia Keys featured on the track "Nobody," and on 2 Chainz's Pretty Girls Like Trap Music on "Realize."

(Via Billboard & Fader)