American rapper Nicki Minaj is facing criticism by human rights activists for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hip-hop-star-nicki-minaj-to-perform-in-saudi-arabia-232897">scheduling performance in Saudi Arabia</a>, a Middle East Country which treats women and minorities as second-class citizens. 
 
The rapper will soon make her way to Saudi Arabia to perform at the Jeddah World Fest scheduled to be held at King Abdullah Sports Stadium in the Red Sea city. 
 
A human rights foundation has sent a letter to Minaj asking for her to withdraw from the upcoming event. 
 
"Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the individual who authorized and is financing your seven-figure performance at the event. I am writing to urgently inform you of the human rights crises in Saudi Arabia," wrote HRF CEO Thor Halvorssen. 
 
According to the Hollywood Reporter, in letter explains, in detail, how women and children's rights are violated in Saudi.&nbsp; 
 
The upcoming concert has been planned while keeping in mind the laws of the country which prohibits alcohol, drugs and will only welcome people above 16 years of age. 
 
However, there were mixed reactions to the announcement. A Saudi woman posted a video on Twitter accusing the government of being a hypocrite after they invited Minaj to perform at the event. 
 
Others who will perform at the event are British artist Liam Payne and American DJ Steve Aoki.&nbsp;

American rapper Nicki Minaj is facing criticism by human rights activists for scheduling performance in Saudi Arabia, a Middle East Country which treats women and minorities as second-class citizens.

American rapper Nicki Minaj is facing criticism by human rights activists for scheduling performance in Saudi Arabia, a Middle East Country which treats women and minorities as second-class citizens. The rapper will soon make her way to Saudi Arabia to perform at the Jeddah World Fest scheduled to be held at King Abdullah Sports Stadium in the Red Sea city. A human rights foundation has sent a letter to Minaj asking for her to withdraw from the upcoming event. "Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is the individual who authorized and is financing your seven-figure performance at the event. I am writing to urgently inform you of the human rights crises in Saudi Arabia," wrote HRF CEO Thor Halvorssen. According to the Hollywood Reporter, in letter explains, in detail, how women and children's rights are violated in Saudi. The upcoming concert has been planned while keeping in mind the laws of the country which prohibits alcohol, drugs and will only welcome people above 16 years of age. However, there were mixed reactions to the announcement. A Saudi woman posted a video on Twitter accusing the government of being a hypocrite after they invited Minaj to perform at the event. Others who will perform at the event are British artist Liam Payne and American DJ Steve Aoki.

Nicki Minaj criticised by human rights activists ahead of concert in Saudi Arabia

US rapper Nicki Minaj is set to perform in Saudi Arabia this month and the social media has no chill. Ever since the news came out, users have shared their shock on the choice of artist to perform in a conservative country like Saudi that is known for its restrictions on entertainment and clothing style of women.&nbsp;

Known for her bold lyrics and raunchy music videos, Nicki Minaj will now perform in the western city of Jeddah on July 18 at the ongoing Jeddah Season cultural festival. Her participation was announced on Twitter on July 2.&nbsp;

Robert Quirke, an event organiser said, "She (Minaj) is going to be actively on her social media, she'll be posting right from the stage in Jeddah and at her hotel in Jeddah. Everyone is going to know that Nicki Minaj has landed in Saudi Arabia."

Apart from Nicki, the headline act will also feature British musician Liam Payne and American DJ Steve Aoki, according to the local media.&nbsp;

This change, many attribute, to the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s pursuit of liberalisation in the Kingdom. He had before this given his nod to open new cinemas, concerts and sporting extravaganzas.

As for the public, the news has been received with both positive and negative reactions. While some call it their “dream come true” while others pointed out how the kingdom is hypocritical with the treatment of women who live there but call those to perform who will “shake her backside and all her songs are about sex”.&nbsp;

US rapper Nicki Minaj is set to perform in Saudi Arabia this month and the social media has no chill. Ever since the news came out, users have shared their shock on the choice of artist to perform in a conservative country like Saudi that is known for its restrictions on entertainment and clothing style of women.

US rapper Nicki Minaj is set to perform in Saudi Arabia this month and the social media has no chill. Ever since the news came out, users have shared their shock on the choice of artist to perform in a conservative country like Saudi that is known for its restrictions on entertainment and clothing style of women. Known for her bold lyrics and raunchy music videos, Nicki Minaj will now perform in the western city of Jeddah on July 18 at the ongoing Jeddah Season cultural festival. Her participation was announced on Twitter on July 2. Robert Quirke, an event organiser said, "She (Minaj) is going to be actively on her social media, she'll be posting right from the stage in Jeddah and at her hotel in Jeddah. Everyone is going to know that Nicki Minaj has landed in Saudi Arabia." Apart from Nicki, the headline act will also feature British musician Liam Payne and American DJ Steve Aoki, according to the local media. This change, many attribute, to the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s pursuit of liberalisation in the Kingdom. He had before this given his nod to open new cinemas, concerts and sporting extravaganzas. As for the public, the news has been received with both positive and negative reactions. While some call it their “dream come true” while others pointed out how the kingdom is hypocritical with the treatment of women who live there but call those to perform who will “shake her backside and all her songs are about sex”.

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Nicki Minaj criticised by human rights activists ahead of concert in Saudi Arabia

Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj to perform in Saudi Arabia