Name: Rapper Nicki Minaj Makes Surprise Appearance at SpaceX Launch
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Description: Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance during a SpaceX webcast in Starbase, Texas, on Thursday. The musician said she was attending her first rocket launch, and gave a shoutout to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

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Rapper Nicki Minaj made a surprise appearance during a SpaceX webcast in Starbase, Texas, on Thursday. The musician said she was attending her first rocket launch, and gave a shoutout to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

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