*We suspect it was the pressure she was feeling, but Nicki Minaj is telling the world that her conscious is dictating that she change her mind about Playing in Saudia Arabia.
Nicki further explains that dropping out of the event is due to her personal concerns about human rights violations there.
“After careful reflection, I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest,” Min aj said in a statement on Tuesday
“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,” the femcee added.
July 18 was the date set for Nicki and her crew to perform in the conservative Muslin nation. However, groups like the Human Rights Foundation and others pressured her to pull out in protest of the country’s restrictive laws.
Women were only recently allowed to drive and attend sporting events in stadiums, but gender segregation is still a thing in Saudi Arabia. Same-sex relations are also outlawed there.
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Here’s what we reported earlier about Minaj and the event …
Given that it’s the super conservative kingdom of Saudia Arabia, a lot of folks are scratching their heads trying to figure out how Nicki Minaj got a gig there.
They do realize it’s Nicki Minaj, right? The rapper is well known for displaying her boobs and showing as much skin as possible. And last time we looked, that’s not something the potentates are keen on letting happen … in public.
But hey, the Jeddah World Fest concert is a reality and will take place at the King Abdullah Sports Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City (60 kilometers north of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) on July 18. And yes, Nicki will headline. However, in accordance with Saudi laws, it will be alcohol and drug-free.
According to The Blast, Liam Payne and Steve Aoki are also slated to perform.
If the idea of Ms. Minaj appearing in Saudia Arabia strikes you as a bit odd, here’s what Robert Quirke, president of the event organizer Roqu Media International, had to say about bringing her there.
Want more, get the rest of this EURweb report HERE.
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