Nicki Minaj Cancels Romania Show Amid Safety Concerns, Heads to London Instead
Nicki Minaj's show in Bucharest won't be happening, folks. The rap queen has canceled her Romania concert, citing safety concerns due to local protests.
In a dramatic announcement on her X account, Nicki told her millions of followers that her security team advised her to nix the performance. Apparently, the protests in Bucharest over the state's fiscal policies could potentially turn violent, and Nicki's not taking any chances.
"Mom first," she says, putting her son and her crew's safety above all else. She assured her fans that she loves them and hopes they'll understand. Then she dropped the bombshell: she's heading back to London for a show later this week. Talk about a quick pivot!
Romanian activists are planning a march in Bucharest's town center tomorrow morning, just hours from now. While it's unclear why Nicki's team is so spooked, they've deemed it too risky. And let's be real, nobody wants to see a concert turn into a riot.
Reactions on social media are, predictably, all over the place. Some fans are sending Nicki love and support, while others are skeptical, suggesting the protests aren't that big a deal and that maybe Nicki just doesn't want to perform in Bucharest. Ouch!
This isn't the first time Nicki's had to pull the plug last minute. Remember when she got arrested at the airport in Amsterdam back in May? That little hiccup caused her to miss her show in Manchester. Seems like Nicki's European tour is anything but smooth sailing.
But fear not, Barbz! The "Pink Friday 2" tour is still rolling, with a London show next week. Romanian fans will just have to wait for Nicki to grace their stage another time. Until then, keep those pink wigs on standby!