Nicki Minaj Cancels Appearance<br />at Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah World Fest She announced her decision to pull out of the concert after being met with backlash. Nicki Minaj,<br />via Associated Press Her decision is an effort to show support for<br />women’s rights, gay rights and freedom of expression. Nicki Minaj,<br />via Associated Press The 36-year-old singer’s announcement is<br />believed to be in response to a statement issued<br />by the Human Rights Foundation last week. Human Rights Foundation,<br />via statement Thor Halvorssen, president of HRF<br />released a statement following the<br />news, praising Minaj for her <br />"inspiring and thoughtful decision" Former One Direction member Liam Payne<br />is still scheduled to perform, despite also<br />being urged to withdraw from the festival.
