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Badenoch 'flattered' by Thatcher comparison from Nicki Minaj
Key takeaways
- Sharing a clip of Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, Minaj wrote: "The UK is truly one of a kind.
- Badenoch complimented Minaj on Friday, saying she was a fan of the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper's song Starship.
- Minaj, considered to be one of the most-influential rappers of all time, described herself as US President Donald Trump's "number one fan" earlier this year.
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James Gregory Political reporter Getty Images. The multi Grammy-nominated rapper appears to be a supporter of the Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said she is flattered by rapper Nicki Minaj's comments comparing the Conservative leader to Margaret Thatcher.
Sharing a clip of Badenoch at Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, Minaj wrote: "The UK is truly one of a kind. They will portray her in film & TV one day... just like they did with Margaret Thatcher."
Badenoch complimented Minaj on Friday, saying she was a fan of the Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper's song Starship.
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