Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi music festival

After facing a backlash on social media and criticism from a human rights organisation, the rapper has cancelled her performance in Saudi Arabia

News By | 10 July 2019

Nicki Minaj © Universal Music Group

Rapper Nick Minaj has cancelled her upcoming performance at Jeddah World Fest in Saudi Arabia, citing support for women’s rights, the LGBTQ community and freedom of expression.

Minaj was billed to perform alongside EDM artist Steve Aoki and former One Direction member Liam Payne at Saudi Arabia’s largest-ever music festival, which takes place on Thursday 18 July at the 63,241-capacity King Abdullah Sports Stadium in Jeddah.

“After careful reflection I have decided to no longer move forward with my…

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