Nicki Minaj has canceled a scheduled performance in Saudi Arabia, citing the nation’s abysmal treatment of LGBTQ people.
Minaj previously announced the appearance as part of the Jeddah World Fest alongside fellow performers like Liam Payne. The decision to perform in Saudi Arabia, which has a poor record on human rights and a history of funding terrorist groups, drew immediate fire from watchdog groups like the Human Rights Campaign.
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Now Minaj has reconsidered her decision. She told the Associated Press: “After careful reflection, I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest. While I want nothing more than to bring my show to fans in Saudi Arabia, after better educating myself on the issues, I believe it is important for me to make clear my support for the rights of women, the LGBTQ community and freedom of expression.”
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In Saudi Arabia, homosexuality is punishable by death. Earlier this year, the nation executed five men after they admitted to homosexual acts after undergoing a prolonged period of torture.
poundmetoo
Is she still drugging and robbing her tricks? Or maybe she’s content with picking fights with bartenders now!
RoughRugger
That was Cardi B, not Nicki.
someone
I think you’re referring to Cardi B. It was Cardi B who admitted to drugging and stealing from men. She also attacked some employees at a strip bar for allegedly sleeping with her husband.
You have time to post a silly comment, but no time to do your own homework.
Kangol2
Does your ignorance know no bounds? You meant Cardi B., not Nicki Minaj, but then I guess all Black people look alike to you, huh?
Anyways, good job and thank you, Nicki!
Itsonlythetruth
If your going to throw shade do some research.
theafricanwiththemouth
Idiot.
curiobi
Oh look, the racist troll trashbag can’t even get a name right!
Cam
Do you notice that the account that always defends anti_LGBT Republicans and bigots is attacking somebody for speaking out against bigotry?
Thanks for making your trollishness so obvious.
Peacemaker
Thank you Nicki for taking a stand! We apprciate your support.
dean089
Good for her! Meanwhile, the list of people who are performing/have performed is troublesome.
Leeane314
Good deal…these places that treat LGBTQ, women and religious minorities like dirt sooner or later will fall!
boymikefl
You talking about Trump’s America? You forgot caged brown children and blacks. It’s VP’s religous belief’s, also. What a role model. Dems gave them over $4 Billion dollars. I wonder now if there’s an excuse for no toothbrushes or soap. Probably have to share. These 2 need prison like, yesterday. What a Nightmare!
boymikefl
I got sidetracked. I’m going to Nicki’s Instagram to thank her.
enlightenone
Liam Payne – Scumbag who “needs” the money without a moral compass or integrity; and Nicki Minaj – A true Hero and Ally!!!!!!!
EducatedOtter
While it’s great that she’s canceled this appearance as a sign of solidarity, wouldn’t it have been more impactful if she hadn’t signed on at all? This is Saudi Arabia, their persecution of minorities is pretty well known and established. As cynical as it sounds, part of me wonders if she simply did this for attention/publicity.
curiobi
That makes no sense, she will lose a lot of money for not performing, and did you miss the bit where she said after better educating myself? Meaning she didn’t know. Also, WWE goes every year over the last few years and leaves the female wrestlers at home, what kind of message does that send to young girls? Yet you’re criticising the person who changed their mind after learning more? That’s not cynical, that’s just being a jerk when someone is trying to do the right thing.
EducatedOtter
Curiobi, since you didn’t allow replies I’ll leave mine right here. I don’t follow WWE but clearly they are solely in it for the money. I’m glad NM is educating herself but all I’m saying is that I find it suspect she didn’t already know about Saudi Arabia’s actions. Especially since she’s a global traveler and allegedly a huge ally.
Cam
Making Bigotry uncomfortable or embarrassing for the Saudis.
Thank you social media baclash and than you Niki for listening.
justgeo
we should care about this artificial WTF creation of pop culture???????