Nicki Minaj cancels festival slot in Romania following “safety concerns” over protest
nme.comNIcki Minaj has cancelled a planned festival appearance in Romania due to “safety concerns”.The rapper had been due to perform at Saga Festival in Bucharest on Sunday evening (July 8).
However, Minaj said that after being warned about “protests in the area” she needed to make “sound decisions” to ensure she made it home to her son.In a post on X/Twitter, Minaj said: “Out of concern for the well-being of our team and myself, I have been advised by my security detail not to travel to Romania’s festival tonight due to safety concerns regarding protests in the area.“I look forward to seeing you all at another time.”She added: “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.
To not heed the advice of security at this time is simply not what I think I should be doing.“I love you and thank you for your understanding and support.
I am very excited to see my fans this Friday in London for another very special headlining show at Wireless Festival.”Out of concern for the well-being of our team and myself, I have been advised by my security detail not to travel to Romania’s festival tonight due to safety concerns regarding protests in the area.
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