Nicki Minaj Cancels Appearance
at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah World Fest She announced her decision to pull out of the concert after being met with backlash. Nicki Minaj,
via Associated Press Her decision is an effort to show support for
women’s rights, gay rights and freedom of expression. Nicki Minaj,
via Associated Press The 36-year-old singer’s announcement is
believed to be in response to a statement issued
by the Human Rights Foundation last week. Human Rights Foundation,
via statement Thor Halvorssen, president of HRF
released a statement following the
news, praising Minaj for her
"inspiring and thoughtful decision" Former One Direction member Liam Payne
is still scheduled to perform, despite also
being urged to withdraw from the festival.