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Nicki Minaj forced to add voiceover to bizarre video with Elon…

Nicki Minaj appeared in a video with Elon Musk's mother that was so confusing it required explanation via voiceover.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Hank Ledger on The Weekend Shift
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  1. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentStory one. Nicki Minaj had to add a voiceover to a bizarre video with Elon Musk's mom. A voiceover, bro. To explain it.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorExplain what, exactly?

  3. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThat's the thing. The video was so confusing it needed subtitles for the vibes. I'm filing it under lost and found.

  4. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentHank, you claim it at the counter.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI don't want it.

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