World-renowned rapper Nicki Minaj has encountered numerous challenges throughout her career, especially during The Pinkprint Tour. Recently, she faced significant trouble when she was arrested in Amsterdam on allegations of possessing soft drugs. However, Minaj denied these claims, insisting the substances belonged to a security guard. After a brief period of detention, she was released, but the incident led to the cancellation of her Manchester show, leaving many fans disappointed.
Despite this setback, the 41-year-old artist made every effort to reconnect with her audience. Her performance in Birmingham was nothing short of a grand celebration. During the show, Minaj took a moment to pay tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, a figure beloved by many in the British royal family.
Interestingly, Minaj referred to Princess Diana, who passed away when Minaj was just 14 years old, as a dear friend. Addressing the crowd at Resorts World Arena in a British accent, she exclaimed,
“Wales – it always reminds me of a dear friend of mine, well she’s not here anymore, but the Princess of Wales. Let’s have a moment of silence for her.”
This tribute left the audience somewhat puzzled, with some speculating it was a nod to Minaj’s 2023 hit song ‘Princess Diana,’ featuring rapper Ice Spice. The song celebrates themes of royalty and self-respect, drawing a parallel to the late princess.
A few days earlier, Minaj was found with approximately 100 grams of marijuana, a charge she denied. She paid a fine to continue her tour. Following the cancellation of her Manchester show, she acknowledged the disappointment of her fans, writing,
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
