Nicki Minaj, Tim Scott knock Newsom over SAT remarks in Atlanta

Rapper Nicki Minaj and Republican Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina on Monday criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom during an event in Atlanta that previewed the release of his memoir 'Young Man in a Hurry,' specifically taking issue with his comments about SAT scores. The criticism centered on Newsom's remarks where he appeared to downplay the significance of standardized testing. During the event, Newsom had stated, 'I'm not trying to impress you. I'm just trying to impress upon you I'm like you. I'm no better than...' though the full context of his SAT comments was not fully provided in the source material. Minaj and Scott, representing different spheres of public influence - entertainment and politics respectively - joined forces to challenge what they perceived as elitist attitudes toward standardized testing, suggesting a broader debate about educational equity and meritocracy in America.