Nicki Minaj has pulled out of her scheduled headlining performance at the SAGA Festival in Bucharest, Romania, citing safety concerns related to planned protests in the area.
In a tweet to her fans, Minaj expressed her disappointment and explained her decision: “Out of concern for the well-being of our team and myself, I have been advised by my security detail not to travel to Romania’s festival tonight due to safety concerns regarding protests in the area.”
The rapper emphasized her role as a mother, stating, “As a mom, I have to make sure I’m making sound decisions for me to make it home to my son and for my team to make it home to their families.”
According to TMZ, Romanian activists are planning protests against the government’s fiscal policies on Monday morning, which contributed to the security concerns surrounding the festival.
“To not heed the advice of security at this time is simply not what I think I should be doing,” Minaj continued in her tweet. She expressed gratitude for her fans’ understanding and support, looking forward to future performances. “I love you and thank you for your understanding and support. I am very excited to see my fans this Friday in London for another very special headlining show at Wireless Festival.”
Minaj’s decision prompted mixed reactions from fans on social media. Many voiced support for her prioritization of safety, with one fan tweeting, “We love and understand you, your safety is the priority here.” Another fan echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing, “The most important job you have is to make it home safely for your family!”
However, not all responses were supportive, with some questioning the severity of the safety concerns. “This isn’t true. I’m not saying she’s lying I don’t know her,” one Twitter user commented. “But perhaps she’s been lied to by somebody. Perfectly calm and safe over here. Derulo was here yesterday.”
