Nicki won't be headlining Saudi Arabia's Jeddah World Fest anymore in
support of women's rights and gay rights. The decision comes after the
Human Rights Foundation issued a statement demanding for Nicki and other artists involved in the show to drop out.
"After
careful reflection I have decided to no longer move forward with my
scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest. 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 to make clear my support
for the rights of women, the LGBTQ community and freedom of
expression," Nicki Minaj wrote in a statement.
Saudi Arabia still
enforces laws that segregate genders in public at places such as schools
and coffee shops. Only in recent times have the laws become more
lenient, allowing women to drive and attend events at sports stadiums
which is where the Jeddah World Fest will take place.