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Social media users have been sending their get-well wishes to Nicki Minaj after an unexpected hiccup in her ‘Pink Friday 2’ World tour.
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Here’s What Happened
According to Fox 8 Live, Minaj was scheduled to appear at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Lousiana, on Monday, March 18. However, the outlet reports that “just hours before the show,” her concert was “abruptly canceled.”
The Smoothie King Center’s official Instagram account took to the platform around 4 or 5 p.m. on Monday to let fans know why.
“Due to doctor’s orders, Nicki Minaj must reschedule her NOLA show tonight,” the center’s post reads. “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. We are working diligently to find a new date, so please hold onto your tickets, and we will inform you all soon.”
The outlet adds that food and beverage vendors received an email about the cancellation on Monday afternoon. Still, some concertgoers appeared upset at the venue for only issuing a public announcement hours before the concert was scheduled to begin.
Instagram user @queen_anaiya1 reacted in the Smoothie King Center’s Instagram comments:
“nobody is mad bc she cancelled , it’s the fact they waited 4 hours before the event to tell us officially”
While Instagram user @youfound.kam added:
“Yall do realize people used there PTO, Paid for rooms, traveled & bought the tickets on top of that, that alone is $500-$1,500 trip especially if you got the GAG city package. They are more so upset due to the unprofessional. They definitely should’ve said something yesterday instead of hours before the show. Js 🤷🏽♂️ definitely a waste of time and money because even if she does refund the tickets, they cant refund their place of stay and transportation. 🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️”
Some Nicki Minaj fans may have seen the mishap coming. On Saturday, March 16, Minaj had taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share that she wasn’t feeling well.
“Barbz pls send me healing energy. woke up feeling like I had Covid. Thank God I don’t. You guys are just everything. I appreciate you. I love you so much,” she wrote.
Social Media Sends Their Well Wishes Ahead Of Nicki Minaj’s Next Tour Stop
Social media users shared their get-well wishes to Nicki Minaj in The Shade Room’s comment section.
Instagram user @nameringbells wrote, “…Get well sis 💕”
While Instagram user @aprnbeauty added, “Upper respiratory infections are hitting us hard right now hope she feels better soon”
Instagram user @nikolenikhole wrote, “Let her be sick in peace she’s been carrying female rap 15 years”
While Instagram user @thebarbzfamily added, “Get Well Soon Nicki 🙏🏽🩷 love you Nicki”
Instagram user @mscat215 wrote, “Everybody sick right now , get well boo”
While Instagram user @shesthatforeign added, “Praying for a Speedy recovery for NICKI she’s been Working so Hard at her SOLD OUT Shows 🙏🏽🩷”
Meanwhile, one Instagram user, @lifeasmyesha_, reiterated fans’ frustration with the Smoothie King Center’s late announcement:
“I’m from New Orleans…We are not mad about her being sick. We are mad that they cancelled the concert hours before it was suppose to start. People flew in for this concert. Some people probably took off work. Some people already got their hair and make up done before getting the news. I love Nicki but somebody could have said something sooner. This ain’t right!!”
According to the State Farm Arena’s official website, Minaj is scheduled to make her next tour stop in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, March 20, and Thursday, March 21.
At this time, the arena has not shared any announcements about the stops being canceled.
The Rapper Recently Made Headlines When She Requested THIS Comedian To Join Her Tour
Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ world tour has kept fans on their toes since it was announced in December 2023, per Billboard. In February, fans got a major surprise when Monica revealed she was joining Minaj on tour, as previously reported by The Shade Room.
However, the suspense didn’t stop there. A few weeks later, Minaj shared a special request for Katt Williams, asking him to also join her on tour.
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“Now, I know that this is the busiest man in show business, okay? I know that he’s rich, and I know that he’s the funniest man in show biz,” she explained. “Can y’all hit up Katt Williams and ask him what would be his price to be a part of the ‘Pink Friday 2/Gag City’ tour?”
A few weeks later, Katt Williams shared his response to Minaj.
