During her recent concert in Birmingham, Nicki Minaj surprised her audience with a unique tribute to the late Princess Diana.
The singer, who had faced a drug arrest in Amsterdam, took a moment to honor her "dear friend" Princess Diana, prompting divided reactions from attendees and sparking discussions online.
The 41-year-old singer, known for her weird performances, took to the stage at Resorts World Arena and surprised the audience with a "moment of silence" dedicated to her "dear friend" Princess Diana, who tragically passed away in 1997.
The tribute seemed to be inspired by Minaj's 2023 hit song "Princess Diana," featuring rapper Ice Spice.
Amidst cheers from the crowd, Nick Minaj put on a fake British accent and asked for a pause in remembrance of Princess Diana.
'Wales - it always reminds me of a dear friend of mine, well she's not here anymore, but the Princess of Wales. Let's have a moment of silence for her,' Nicki said.
This action surprised many concert-goers, and opinions on social media were varied. Some considered it disrespectful, doubting Minaj's assertion of a close friendship given her young age when Diana died.
Others saw it as a reflection of Minaj's eccentric and dramatic persona.
The singer had to reschedule her concert at Co-op Live in Manchester due to the drug-related incident. Despite the setback, fans were still allowed entry into the venue, and the show was eventually postponed.
In a message shared on social media, Minaj reassured her fans that the Manchester concert would take place on June 3, apologizing for any inconvenience caused by the rescheduling.
The American artist, known for her chart-topping hits like "Starships," "Super Bass," and "Anaconda," revealed that she had spent six hours in custody at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport before being able to fly to the UK.
She live-streamed her arrest on social media, and although she was fined, she was eventually released by the police.
Nicki Minaj's dedicated fan base has eagerly anticipated her performances, and despite the legal complications, they showed their unwavering support.
The incident took place on stage, and a video capturing the moment quickly went viral on social media, leaving viewers astonished.
In response to being hit, Minaj retaliated by throwing the object back at the person responsible.
As the video shows, a fan threw an object, believed to be a pink bracelet, towards the rapper. Angered by this, Minaj swiftly picked up the object and hurled it back in the direction it came from.
The incident has sparked a debate among social media users, with many defending Minaj's reaction to being hit.
Some criticized the disrespectful behavior of certain fans, while others suggested that Minaj should have stopped the show to identify the individual responsible.
This is not the first time this incident happened, as other artists in the music industry have also faced similar situations of objects being thrown at them during performances.
Cardi B, another popular rapper, faced criticism for retaliating against a fan who threw a drink at her during a concert in Las Vegas.
