Nicki Minaj cancels concert in Saudi Arabia after receiving negative feedback: "It is important to clarify my support"

Nicki Minaj made his decision.

After receiving a backlash, the Queen The rapper revealed Tuesday that she was canceling her performance in Saudi Arabia. But for a good reason.

She said to the Associated press she retired from her show after "being educated" on the many "problems" faced by women, the LGBTQ community and other minority groups in the country. In canceling her concert, she said that she wanted to "clarify" her position.

"After much thought, I decided not to go ahead with my planned concert at the Jeddah World Fest," she told the publication. "Although I want nothing more than to introduce my show to fans in Saudi Arabia, after I'm better informed about these issues, I think it's important for me to express it clearly. my support for women's rights, the LGBTQ community and freedom of expression. "

In addition, the native of New York explained her decision on social media.

"I'm tired of my fans sending me DMs saying they want to commit suicide," she said. started his post on Twitter. "You will never know what my fans are saying in private – it would break me even if one of my fans was arrested or BEATEN for his expression."

Before closing, she said, "God is love, no disrespect to the Saudi government."

After sharing her ad on social media, she turned to Instagram and created an open dialogue. "Express your opinions here," read his post.

"So much in touch with your fans that it's a real queen" Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams commented. In fact, many people congratulated the 36-year-old rapper for creating a secure space for her fans to express themselves. "It's a huge blow you've made," wrote a fan. "LOVE TOU TOUCHE FOR THAT! Respect your decision definitely."

"Thank you for defending the rights of women and homosexuals, I am wholeheartedly," said another.

The announcement of Minaj's decision comes just days after the Human Rights Foundation issued a statement asking him and other artists to withdraw from the music festival. Shortly after the organization made its statement known, the star of "Megatron" was criticized. But it seems that she has heard her fans loud and clear.

the Queen The rapper was scheduled to meet on July 18 at the Jeddah World Fest.