Monica and daughter Laiyah are taking it back to the ’90s.
The mother-daughter duo recently stepped in front of the camera for a nostalgic photo shoot ahead of Monica’s appearance at Roots Picnic in Philadelphia.
Laiyah shared several images from the shoot on Instagram that showed the pair dressed in coordinating custom brown MCM looks.
One photo showed them posing beside a vintage SUV, while another featured Laiyah striking a pose on her own.
In the caption, the 12-year-old described herself as a ’90s girl at heart.
“90’s girl at heart, just like my mama!” she wrote alongside the photos.
Monica responded directly to her daughter in the comments, writing, “MY FAVORITE GIRL. @laiyah I Love You … you’ve been lifting me up and holding it down so grateful God chose me to be your mommy.”
The singer also posted photos from the weekend on her own Instagram account, including one image with Brandy. The longtime friends reunited at Roots Picnic after Brandy surprised fans by bringing Monica out as a special guest during her set. The pair performed Monica’s hit song “So Gone.”
“I Promised You I Would Be There. Rayana & Denise = #BRONICA,” Monica wrote.
Monica and Laiyah’s custom MCM pieces were created by stylist Misa Hylton, who later shared photos from the collaboration and explained the inspiration behind the look.
“This custom MCM x Misa Hylton design was created to celebrate a woman whose style has always been her own,” Hylton wrote. “Created for Monica’s guest performance alongside Brandy at The Roots Picnic, this one-of-one custom design draws inspiration from the bold individuality, confidence, and street-luxury spirit that defined an era.”
Hylton added, “Seeing her share this moment alongside Laiyah made the story even more meaningful. Two generations. One story. Infinite influence. Because true style isn’t about trends. It’s about legacy.”
