Nicki Minaj Pulls Out From Performing At 2021 MTV VMAs

Nicki Minaj has announced she will no longer perform at the MTV Video Music Awards show.

On Thursday, Minaj told her fanbase via Twitter that she would not perform at the award show set to take place at New York City’s Barclays Center on September 12, Billboard reported.

A Twitter user asked the New York rapper, “Are you performing at the VMAs?????? #barBIA A MAYBE IS OKAY TOO @NICKIMINAJ.” The star responded by saying, “I just pulled out. I’ll explain why another day. But I love those guys at MTV. thank you Bruce. I love you so much. Next year we there baby.”

Minaj was never a confirmed performer of the show. MTV has yet to release a statement on the matter.

Minaj’s last performance at the VMAs was in 2018.

Lorde also dropped out from performing at this year’s VMAs, basing her decision on safety protocols surrounding her planned concept.

“We were planning this insanely amazing many-bodied intimate dance performance, not fully understanding the (very necessary!) safety protocols that are in place, and the masking and distancing just meant it wasn’t gonna be what I dreamed, and you know I can’t make something less than outstanding for you guys,” the singer wrote.

Nicki has yet to say her reason for dropping out.

MTV tweeted that Normani would perform her new hit single “Wild Side.” Ed Sheeran, Nessa Barrett, and Claire Rosinkraz are also announced as this year’s performers.

The VMAs will air live on September 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV, Paramount+, and a few other streaming services.

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