Nicki Minaj was scheduled to headline Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah World Fest, but the “Megatron” artist pulled out of her performance due to human rights concerns over the country’s strict gender policies, which primarily affect women and the LGBTQ community.
“After careful reflection, I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest,” Minaj exclusively told The Associated Press last Tuesday (July 9).
As Nicki stepped down from her position as the controversial fest’s headliner, the AP reports Janet Jackson, 50 Cent, Chris Brown, Future and Tyga stepped up.
The Human Rights Foundation have asked performers to protest the Middle Eastern country and to instead, stand in solidarity with women and the LGBTQ community.
In a statement to AP, Human Rights Foundation president Thor Halvorssen, criticized and expressed disappoint that the latest fest additions “have chosen money over morals.”
“These individuals constantly make public statements of support for LGBT rights and women’s rights, except, apparently, when a seven-figure check is attached,” Halvorssen said. “The hypocrisy is breathtaking. Principal apparently matters to them far more than principles.”
It’s only been recently that women have been allowed to drive and attend sports games as a result of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s top-down reform efforts. However, gender segregation between single women and men is still heavily enforced at restaurants, public schools and universities.
Mariah Carey, Enrique Iglesias, The Black Eyed Peas, Sean Paul, David Guetta and Tiësto are just a few entertainers the Saudia Arabia kingdom have commissioned to perform over the past six months.
The festival is scheduled to take place on Thursday (July 18) at the King Abdullah Sports Stadium.
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Tyga needs all the money he can get!!
Every1 but him should pull out, Tyga need the bread lol!
Pull out for what
That’s what I’m saying…Go all in…The fun part is the nervousness after the fact like “shoot, I hope she don’t get pregnant…”
I love the comment from Thor Halvorssen, “These individuals constantly make public statements of support for LGBT rights and women’s rights, except, apparently, when a seven-figure check is attached. The hypocrisy is breathtaking. Principal apparently matters to them far more than principles.” Apparently this dude has never been on 50 Cent’s Instagram!!! LOL
Fuck that toxic feminism…
They are all hypocrites. Nicki ND others like her only went the social justice warrior route when it became the “cool” thing to do lol. They didn’t give a shit until the Democrats pulled out the whips, and commanded them to do their bidding for them. I used to laugh when they said rich artists were slaves to the industry, but now I understand it’s actually true. They sell their souls, all for money and fame. They give up their free will. Put it this way… The freshman democrats, like AOC, whos supporters think they are a breath of fresh air, and something different than white males, fail to understand who strategically chose and placed them there: rich white males.
This is some bull. Why were they quiet when Paul McCartney and Toby Keith performed in Saudi Arabia? Or did they perform for free? GTFOH!
Artist should also boycott doing shows in the apartheid state of Israel as well… Freedom Justice and Equality for Palestine
Hey Take This Shit Down Immediately! How Dare You Allow This Platform Be Used For Antisemitic rhetoric!? If this is still here tommorow I’m reporting you the League.
The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen? Dude, I think it’s a work of fiction…
nice
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