American music star Nicki Minaj has publicly voiced support for Kemi Badenoch, sharing a message on social media that has sparked widespread discussion online. Posting on X on Wednesday, Minaj praised the Conservative leader and compared her influence to that of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

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.”

The rapper, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago and raised in the United States, is best known for hit songs including Super Freaky Girl, Anaconda and Starships. In recent years, however, she has increasingly made headlines for her political opinions as well as her music career.

Minaj has previously declared herself a strong supporter of Donald Trump, even describing herself earlier this year as the Republican president’s “number one fan.” She has said that although she privately held conservative beliefs for years, she initially avoided discussing them publicly because she feared criticism from fans and people within the entertainment industry.

During an interview with Time magazine, Minaj explained that her political shift partly developed during the presidency of Barack Obama. According to the rapper, she became frustrated with what she viewed as pressure on Black entertainers to publicly support the Democratic Party.

She also discussed Obama’s relationship with rapper Jay-Z, with whom she has had a long-running feud. Minaj claimed that Jay-Z’s influence affected both the music business and political culture in a negative way.

The artist additionally referred to remarks Obama made during a 2024 speech, where he suggested that some Black male voters may have been uneasy about the idea of a woman holding political power. Minaj argued that many Black men felt dismissed by those comments.

Explaining her support for Trump, Minaj said she identified with the criticism and media attention he faced, comparing it to her own experiences with what she described as “bullying” and “smear campaigns.” She added that since publicly backing Trump, she has felt more comfortable expressing her personal beliefs openly.