Minaj cited her support for women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, freedom of expression.
Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj said that she is no longer headlining a concert in Saudi Arabia this month after her decision to perform in the staunchly conservative nation generated backlash from human rights groups.
The Grammy-nominated rapper, who was set to perform at the drug-free, alcohol-free Jeddah World Fest on July 18, also received messages from fans asking her to cancel her appearance. She said in a statement on Tuesday that she decided to pull out of the show “after careful reflection,” the Associated Press reported.
