From Diss to Devotion: Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks Publicly Endorse Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch
In a surprising turn of events, US rappers Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks, once known for their public feud, have both expressed their support for Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. This unlikely alliance has sparked conversation acr...
The endorsement began with Nicki Minaj, who responded to a clip of Badenoch critiquing Wes Streeting's leadership ambitions. On X, 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."
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Badenoch responded to Minaj's comments, stating: "It was very flattering to hear Nicki Minaj compare me to Margaret Thatcher, who is a heroine of mine, and in fact a heroine to all Conservatives...I do like her song ‘Starships’, I’ve been dancing to it for a long time, as do my children."
😩 The UK is truly one of a kind.
They will portray her in film & TV one day…just like they did with
Margaret Thatcher. https://t.co/T7E1gVsbUa— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 13, 2026
Azealia Banks, who has previously voiced her admiration for Badenoch, also shared her support on X, writing: "Sorry i made fun of you guys in Britain, i rolled over and realized its actually no longer a laughing matter and I shouldnt be making jokes. I hope you all vote conservative and listen to Kemi Badenoch."
Banks further emphasized her support, stating that Badenoch is "the only candidate who knows the threat from Putin is the most pressing issue in UK politics," and described her as "a star."
Last month, the '212' artist shared a clip of Badenoch speaking in the House of Commons on X, captioned: "Kemi Badenoch is fucking iconic. World leaders will respect her professionalism a lot more than goofball Nigel [Farage]."
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This is so powerful.
Like she really gets it. https://t.co/HnTHhHMtAH
— AZEALIA BANKS (@iiwasinthee212) May 16, 2026
It's worth noting that Minaj and Banks both attended LaGuardia High School in New York. Their past feud reportedly originated when Azealia declined an opportunity to tour with Minaj to focus on her own album, 'Broke With Expensive Taste'. The two artists squashed the beef in 2017, with Banks apologizing for her previous remarks and acknowledging Minaj as an inspirational figure.
Minaj's recent comments follow the Conservative Party's recent losses in England, Scotland and Wales elections, and the music industry's outcry over the UK government's draft bill on ticket touts. Keir Starmer recently vowed to "stamp out ticket touts for good".
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