Nikki Mudarris's Mother Shares Intimate Photos Offers Details Of What It Was Like Raising Her Daughter

Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star Nikki Mudarris is an enigma in many ways --- despite putting her life out there for all to see, her home life and family dynamic have never really been shown on the series. We recently sat down with Nikki's mother, Marcelle Mudarris, for an exclusive Mother's Day chat about raising Nikki. We got some stories, we got old photos, and we got Marcelle, honest and to-the-point, just like her daughter.

"In our cultures, we hold our daughters very, very dear to us," Marcelle tells VH1. "We try to instill in them that you still need to have a good education, you have to work hard. You've got to be humble and grateful, and no matter what, be your own person."

Mrs. Mudarris also addresses fans who "talk s---t" about her daughter. "With Nikki, I'm her mother, I'm her best friend, I always tell Nikki, you know who you are, they don't know who you are."

Now that's one boss mother. For more amazing Mother's Day moments, tune in to Dear Mama, tonight at 9/8c on VH1.