Nicki Minaj asked not to perform in Saudi Arabia by human rights group

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On Friday, the Human Rights Foundation published a five-page open letter to Minaj asking her to pull out of the festival, which is funded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

“I am writing to urgently inform you of the human rights crisis in Saudi Arabia; to explain the role that the regime of MBS has played in violating the rights of tens of millions of Saudis; and to request that, in light of your status as a global personality, you cancel your appearance as a symbol of solidarity with the ongoing suffering of the Saudi people,” HRF president and founder Thor Halvorssen wrote. “Since coming to power in 2017, MBS has spearheaded a crackdown on human rights, especially those of the women who live in his Kingdom.”

Halvorrsen added, “You recently celebrated Pride Week to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ community. Yet, if you move forward with this performance, you will be condoning, and serving the public relations needs, of a government that executes homosexuals for the ‘crime’ of being who they are. Just three months ago five gay men were beheaded after they confessed to crimes under torture. If you move forward with this performance for a festival sponsored by the Crown Prince, you will be in league with the people who respond to freedom of expression and thought with murder.”

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[Edonis 28,950]

TBH she probably shouldn't perform there...but it seems she's more interested in fighting stans  on the internet than to care about human rights issues...

[Stephen 30,426]

Honestly I agree and it would be really powerful for her to pull out of the performance. It would show her as a true ally, something that’s been questioned in the past. Sadly, she won’t back out. The only reason she ever cancels is due to low ticket sales.

[Gagz4Gaga 7,278]

She needs the money. CardiB gets all the gigs and Nicka Menij jumps at all the opportunities to get some dollas even if it’ll come from a murderous prince.

[hardcore1996 1,618]

okay i’m not trying to sound ignorant but how is she gonna perform in saudi arabia?? Yall remember how revised the artrave was in dubai?? and dubai is pretty liberal in comparison??? tell me if i’m wrong but aren’t women not allowed out by themselves? especially not in proper modest clothing? Again tell me if i’m wrong but I dont understand the logistics of this. Is she gonna come out fully covered and do a whole set that has nothing to do with sex?

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1 minute ago, Gagz4Gaga said:

She needs the money. CardiB gets all the gigs and Nicka Menij jumps at all the opportunities to got some dollas even if it’ll come from a murderous prince.

Oh don't act like Nicki hasn't had an extremely successful career 

[TimisaMonster 31,073]

Good and I hope she doesnt take a cheap paycheck over progressive  human rights issues

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4 minutes ago, hardcore1996 said:

okay i’m not trying to sound ignorant but how is she gonna perform in saudi arabia?? Yall remember how revised the artrave was in dubai?? and dubai is pretty liberal in comparison??? tell me if i’m wrong but aren’t women not allowed out by themselves? especially not in proper modest clothing? Again tell me if i’m wrong but I dont understand the logistics of this. Is she gonna come out fully covered and do a whole set that has nothing to do with sex?

There's a double standard in Dubai for those that have money. 

[hardcore1996 1,618]

2 minutes ago, FATCAT said:

 

There's a double standard in Dubai for those that have money. 

what do you mean? is that in place in SA?

[Gagz4Gaga 7,278]

21 minutes ago, Blue Madonna said:

Oh don't act like Nicki hasn't had an extremely successful career 

Sure. But she’s a has been now. No wonder blood money sounds enticing.

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30 minutes ago, hardcore1996 said:

what do you mean? is that in place in SA?

Dubai is not in Saudi Arabia! -faysalla

[Galagala 4,611]

Nicki is one of the worst artists I've ever seen. 

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38 minutes ago, FATCAT said:

 

There's a double standard in Dubai for those that have money. 

You can wear a bikini in Dubai in public and nobody will say a thing, has nothing to do with money. Shakira and many other arabic artists also performed in Dubai wearing revealing cloths yet Gaga covered not sure why.

15 minutes ago, FATCAT said:

Yea

Dubai is not in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a different country. Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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So does this mean we should not perform in United States for their War Crimes, Trump,jailing journalists, and Guantanamo?

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1 minute ago, Faysalaaa said:

You can wear a bikini in Dubai in public and nobody will say a thing, has nothing to do with money. Shakira and many other arabic artists also performed in Dubai wearing revealing cloths yet Gaga covered not sure why.

Dubai is not in Saudi Arabia!

Whoops, it's been a long day haha