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Nicki Minaj and Kemi Badenoch Exchange Compliments, Drawing Thatcher Comparison

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L'essentiel

UK Minister Kemi Badenoch and rapper Nicki Minaj exchanged compliments, with Minaj likening Badenoch to Margaret Thatcher and Badenoch revealing she's a fan of Minaj's song 'Starships'.

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Pourquoi c'est important

Kemi Badenoch is a UK Minister known for her Conservative views, while Nicki Minaj is a globally recognized rapper.

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Kemi Badenoch and Nicki Minaj exchanged compliments after the rapper compared the UK Minister to Margaret Thatcher. Badenoch, a fan of Minaj's song "Starships", found the comparison flattering. Minaj, despite previously criticizing Donald Trump's policies, has recently praised his leadership.

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What prompted Nicki Minaj's initial comparison?

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