Nicki Minaj refuses to cancel gigs after Manchester bombing: 'No, because we don't operate in fear'
7 years, 10 months ago

Nicki Minaj refuses to cancel gigs after Manchester bombing: 'No, because we don't operate in fear'

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nicki Minaj has said she has no plans to halt her live shows following the Manchester Arena bombing. Asked whether she would perform in Manchester next year she replied: "Of course I'ma perform for my Manchester fans. Grande has suspended her world tour until 5 June in the wake of the attack, with a statement released by the singing saying she wanted to pay "proper respects to those lost". The statement issued by her management said: "Due to the tragic events in Manchester the Dangerous Woman tour with Ariana Grande has been suspended until we can further assess the situation and pay our proper respects to those lost.

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Nicki Minaj cancels headlining gig in Romania over safety concerns amid planned protests
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nicki Minaj cancels headlining gig in Romania over safety concerns amid planned protests

LA Times  

Nicki Minaj abruptly canceled her headlining Sunday night performance at the Saga Festival in Bucharest, Romania, over safety concerns related to protests in the city planned for Monday. “As a mom, I have to make sure I’m making sound decisions for me to make it home to my son and for my team to make it home to their families,” …

Nicki Minaj cancels headlining gig at SAGA Festival in Romania over 'safety concerns' amid protests
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Nicki Minaj cancels headlining gig at SAGA Festival in Romania over 'safety concerns' amid protests

Daily Mail  

Nicki Minaj was forced to cancel her headlining performance at SAGA Festival on Sunday night due to a planned protest in Bucharest, Romania. Nicki Minaj was forced to cancel her headlining performance at SAGA Festival on Sunday night due to a planned protest in Bucharest, Romania; seen in March 2024 'The news has left us all devastated, and we know …

Nicki Minaj cancels second Dutch concert after drugs arrest
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Nicki Minaj cancels second Dutch concert after drugs arrest

Dutch News  

US rapper Nicki Minaj has cancelled Sunday’s concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam following her arrest at Schiphol airport on drugs charges last Saturday. Concert promotor Mojo said the concert had been cancelled because of the “events of the past week”. Minaj was arrested shortly before a flight to Britain after customs officials found a number of pre-rolled marijuana …

Nicki Minaj cancels second Dutch concert after drugs arrest
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Nicki Minaj cancels second Dutch concert after drugs arrest

Dutch News  

US rapper Nicki Minaj has cancelled Sunday’s concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam following her arrest at Schiphol airport on drugs charges last Saturday. Concert promotor Mojo said the concert had been cancelled because of the “events of the past week”. Minaj was arrested shortly before a flight to Britain after customs officials found a number of pre-rolled marijuana …

Nicki Minaj alleges racism and a conspiracy against her after drug arrest in Amsterdam
10 months ago

Nicki Minaj alleges racism and a conspiracy against her after drug arrest in Amsterdam

LA Times  

Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2” tour was temporarily halted after the singer was arrested in Amsterdam on suspicion of drug possession. “Not only that but knowing that something is being done to you on purpose because you are a confident other race.” Music Nicki Minaj apparently arrested in Netherlands on suspicion of drug possession In a video posted to Instagram …

Nicki Minaj announces a new date for her show at Manchester's cursed Co-op Live after her planned performance was cancelled following drug arrest in Amsterdam
10 months ago

Nicki Minaj announces a new date for her show at Manchester's cursed Co-op Live after her planned performance was cancelled following drug arrest in Amsterdam

Daily Mail  

Nicki Minaj has announced a new date for her show at cursed music venue Co-op Live after her planned performance was cancelled following her drug arrest. Nicki Minaj has announced a new date for her show at cursed music venue Co-op Live after her planned performance was cancelled following her drug arrest The rapper and singer, 41, had to be …

I spent £79 on drinks and hours standing in the Co-op Live arena waiting for Nicki Minaj…only for the gig to be cancelled
10 months ago

I spent £79 on drinks and hours standing in the Co-op Live arena waiting for Nicki Minaj…only for the gig to be cancelled

Daily Mail  

A music lover spent £79 on drinks and hours standing in the Co-op Live arena waiting for Nicki Minaj only for the gig to be cancelled after the singer was arrested. The rapper, 41, was arrested on suspicion of possessing soft drugs in the Netherlands on Saturday, just hours before she was supposed to be on stage at Manchester's Co-Op …

Nicki Minaj concert postponed after she was detained in the Netherlands over cannabis
10 months ago

Nicki Minaj concert postponed after she was detained in the Netherlands over cannabis

NPR  

Nicki Minaj concert postponed after she was detained in the Netherlands over cannabis toggle caption Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Invision MANCHESTER, England — Nicki Minaj's concert in Manchester scheduled for Saturday night was postponed after police in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country. “Despite Nicki’s best efforts to explore every possible avenue to …

Nicki Minaj concert in Manchester postponed after her arrest in Amsterdam
10 months ago

Nicki Minaj concert in Manchester postponed after her arrest in Amsterdam

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nicki Minaj’s show in Manchester’s …

Nicki Minaj in police custody in Amsterdam after being arrested for carrying drugs hours before her Manchester show
10 months ago

Nicki Minaj in police custody in Amsterdam after being arrested for carrying drugs hours before her Manchester show

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Singer Nicki Minaj has been …

Nicki Minaj’s England concert postponed after rapper was detained by Dutch authorities over pot
10 months ago

Nicki Minaj’s England concert postponed after rapper was detained by Dutch authorities over pot

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Nicki Minaj’s concert in Manchester scheduled for Saturday night was postponed after police in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country. “Despite Nicki’s best efforts to explore every possible avenue to make tonight’s show happen, the events of today have made it impossible,” the promoter said in a statement. …

Nicki Minaj detained in Amsterdam ahead of Manchester show? Rapper films her arrest, blogs about alleged ‘sabotage’
10 months ago

Nicki Minaj detained in Amsterdam ahead of Manchester show? Rapper films her arrest, blogs about alleged ‘sabotage’

Hindustan Times  

Nicki Minaj boarded a rollercoaster ride of emotions this weekend. Filming the entire incident via Instagram, Nicki also constantly updated her fans on X/Twitter on what she claimed to be an attempt to “sabotage” her tour. The Night Is Still Young rapper said in her Instagram Live that she was asked to board a police van “and go into the …

Nicki Minaj tried to meet her fans in London — until too many of them mobbed her car
2 years, 8 months ago

Nicki Minaj tried to meet her fans in London — until too many of them mobbed her car

LA Times  

Nicki Minaj already knows how much her fans love her, but just in case she needed another reminder, they let her know in London. I’m going to do a meet-and-greet for my fans in London.” Hundreds of Barbz, the nickname for Minaj’s fans, packed the streets around Cafe Koko, a bar and pizzeria in the Camden neighborhood. Before long, the …

AP Exclusive: Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert
5 years, 8 months ago

AP Exclusive: Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Nicki Minaj is pulling out of a concert in Saudi Arabia because she says she wants to show support for women’s rights, gay rights and freedom of expression. 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 …

Nicki Minaj cancels her concert at a Saudi Arabia music festival
5 years, 8 months ago

Nicki Minaj cancels her concert at a Saudi Arabia music festival

CNN  

CNN — The Human Rights Foundation is applauding Nicki Minaj’s decision to back out of a concert in Saudi Arabia. Last week, the nonprofit Human Rights Foundation called for the rapper to cancel her concert, and on Tuesday, it thanked Minaj for her decision. We at @HRF salute you & are grateful for your leadership #freeloujain — Human Rights Foundation …

Ariana Grande 'suspends world tour' following Manchester Arena explosion
7 years, 10 months ago

Ariana Grande 'suspends world tour' following Manchester Arena explosion

The Independent  

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