Washington D.C. [USA], June 9 (ANI): As Grammy-winning rapper Kanye West turns 40 on June 9, wife Kim Kardashian West took to social media to post an adorable birthday wish for him.

"Happy Birthday babe I love you so much! You inspire me every day to be a better person! I'm so grateful for you," Kardashian wrote on Twitter.

She completed the post with a throwback photo of her and her beloved holding hands while walking down the sidewalk.

His mother-in-law Kris Jenner was also up bright and early to wish the star well on his special day.

"Happy birthday to my son #kanyewest!" she captioned a collage of photos of the two over the years. "You are an amazing Dad, amazing son, amazing brother and a beautiful soul who I love so very much . you bring such joy and are such an inspiration to all of us and we are beyond blessed to have you in our lives . I hope you have the most wonderful day filled with love." (ANI)