Trinidadian rapper, Nicki Minaj has canceled her show due to health reasons.
On March 16, 2024, the rapper took to her verified X page to reveal to fans and supporters that she was feeling ill and needed their prayers. She further added, “Woke up feeling like I had COVID, thank God I don’t”.
She went ahead to appreciate her fans and supporters for riding with her through the years and being her support system. “Barbz, I appreciate you, I love you so much”, she added.
Barbz pls send me healing energy. woke up feeling like I had Covid. Thank God I don’t. You guys are just everything.
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) March 16, 2024
I appreciate you.
I love you so much.
Tour officials further announced her unavailability for her New Orleans stop, which is part of her ‘Pink Friday 2’ World Tour.
Smoothie King Centre, the venue for the canceled show, further stated on their X page, that “the team and Nicki do not want to run the risk of getting others sick. We are working diligently to find a new date, so please hold on to your tickets”.
"Due to doctor's orders, Nicki Minaj must reschedule her NOLA show tonight. As Nicki is still sick, our team does not want to run the risk of getting others sick, and Nicki would not be able to give NOLA the show they deserve.
— Smoothie King Center (@SmoothieKingCtr) March 18, 2024
Nicki Minaj’s last stop for her tour was California, on Friday, March 15, 2024, after which she announced the following day that she felt like she had COVID.
The tour is still set to happen in more cities including Atlanta, Orlando, Charlotte, New York, etc.