Tag: human rights violations

Nicki Minaj has cancelled her headline appearance at a Saudi Arabian music festival, Jeddah World Fest, citing the country’s longstanding violations of human rights for her decision. “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,” Minaj said in a statement to the...