Nicki’s Saudi U-Turn
The queen of hip-hop, Nicki Minaj was supposed to headline in the upcoming Jeddah World Fest 2019, slated to be "one of the biggest music events ever staged in the Middle East". The likes of Liam Payne and Steve Aoki are also set to perform at the event. However, Minaj recently revealed that she has decided to pull out of the event citing human rights concerns. In a statement to The Associated Press, she mentioned, "After careful reflection I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest." No other artist has so far withdrawn from the concert, though things might change in the wake of Minaj's decision. The fest is scheduled to take place on July 18, 2019, at King Abdullah Sports stadium.
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