- Nicki Minaj has announced a new date for her upcoming show in Manchester, England.
- The show, which is part of Minaj’s ongoing “Pink Friday Tour,” was originally scheduled for June 15th but has now been moved to June 16th.
- Minaj took to social media to tease that the Manchester show will be “special,” though she did not provide any additional details about what that might entail.
- The tour, which kicked off in May, has already seen Minaj perform in several European cities, including Paris, Amsterdam, and Berlin.
Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, known professionally as Nicki Minaj, was born on December 8, 1982, in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago. She is a Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, and songwriter based in the United States.
Often referred to as the “Queen of Rap,” Minaj is celebrated for her musical versatility, animated rap flow, and alter egos. She first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Her debut album, “Pink Friday” (2010), topped the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and the single “Super Bass” reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, later certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Minaj’s music career has been marked by exploration across genres, including dance-pop with “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” (2012), which also topped the Billboard 200 and spawned the hit single “Starships.” She returned to her hip hop roots with “The Pinkprint” (2014), which featured the hit single “Anaconda.”
Nicki Minaj Teases ‘Special’ Manchester Show As She Reveals New Date
After Nicki Minaj was arrested in Amsterdam, she postponed her concert in Manchester, England. On May 27, the rap star went to socials to give fans an update about Co-Op Live on May 25 which got cancelled because of her arrest for drug possession.
The new official date for the replacement show is June 3rd, according to Minaj. She added that Ticketmaster will contact everyone who had tickets to the original date of May 25th. She asked for forgiveness while stating her desire that they all come on June 3rd ’cause she promised it’ll be “very special”.
OK guys, I was JUST RE-ADVISED that we actually CAN NOT do any other date for the make up #gagcityMANCHESTER date besides JUNE 3rd. So JUNE 3rd is the new official date for all ticket holders who originally had tickets to the MAY 25th #Manchester show. I apologize for all the…
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 27, 2024
Within hours of capturing her detainment at the hands of authorities in Amsterdam, the ‘Super Bass’ hitmaker was released from police custody in the Netherlands. She declared in the video that she streamed live during the arrest that the joints found inside her bag were meant for pre-rolling by members of staff who work as part of Minaj’s security team.
Had it not been for this delay, this stop was supposed to be included in Nicki’s ongoing tour dubbed Pink Friday Reloaded (also referred to as the Pink Friday 2 Tour). The venue had attracted some supporters as early as 7 pm BST but only communicated about their decision not until 9:40 pm when fans had already gathered outside waiting to gain entry into the place where they would get entertained by songs sung live on stage performed by Nicki Minaj herself backed up with dancers & live band musicians etc.
Concert organizers faced backlash from various quarters who claimed that they felt cheated after spending money on tickets plus other related costs following what they termed as misleading information given out previously. Live Nation promoters recognized efforts made by the artiste towards rescuing the situation but noted that it was impossible under prevailing circumstances.
On Sunday however, she took to social networks once more apologizing to her fans and vowing that not only will there be a rescheduled date for performing at another time but also an extra surprise awaits every single individual holding valid admission passes for this event.
The new date for the Minaj concert in Manchester will be the first opportunity for fans to see Co-op Live. It was supposed to open more than a month ago, but the debut only happened last week after being delayed several times. Fans have accepted Nicki’s apology and are looking forward to June 3rd, which they believe will be a “really special” performance.
Nicki Minaj Amsterdam Arrest Explained
The arrest of Nicki Minaj at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on May 25, 2024, has attracted a lot of controversy and attention. The rapper was on her way to perform in Manchester, UK for the “Pink Friday 2” world tour when the incident occurred.
According to live videos and social media posts by Minaj herself, the following events took place: She said that upon arrival at the airport, officials tried to search her bags without permission. She told them she needed a lawyer before they could do that. An official can be heard saying in the clip that they wanted to arrest her for “drug possession” which she strongly refuted.
However, this did not stop them from searching anyway; they claimed to have found marijuana among Minaj’s things even after her security team had told the police that those pre-rolled joints belonged to someone else other than Nicki Minaj rather than accepting this fact, they insisted on taking Nicki down to a nearby station where she would be able to make an official statement regarding her security details.
In some of her social media updates, Nicki accused people of being paid a lot of money to try to spoil the tour which has had too much success. She also alleged that these same individuals had previously been caught stealing from her trips and hence were fired but this only made them angrier as it led them into plotting against this particular world tour.
Things took an even more dramatic turn when the pilot for one of Minaj’s private jets reportedly asked if she could delete an Instagram post about the arrest; this only served to heighten suspicions about a deliberate attempt being made by various parties to bring down everything associated with her current series of performances.
After the arrest, Minaj had to cancel her concert in Manchester because she was needed in The Netherlands to talk to the police about her safety concerns. As a result of this, many fans who had bought tickets for the show were left feeling extremely inconvenienced and disappointed.
Minaj’s arrest and what followed it raises questions about the authorities’ conduct, possible sabotage by third parties as well as wider implications for her tour and career. This situation is still ongoing with Minaj using social media platforms to update her followers on the latest information while also giving them an insight into how she views things as they unfold.
Last Updated on May 28, 2024 by 247 News Around The World
