Janet Jackson and 50 Cent to perform at controversial Saudi Arabia concert

 

Janet Jackson performs in June 2019. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images

 

Janet Jackson and the rappers 50 Cent and Future have been added to the lineup for the Jeddah World Fest, the concert in Saudi Arabia that Nicki Minaj pulled out of after human rights organizations urged her to cancel her appearance.

 

The website for the event, to take place on Thursday at the King Abdullah Sports Stadium, posted photos of Jackson, 50 Cent and Future alongside the previously announced performers Liam Payne and Steve Aoki.

 

Nicki Minaj pulls out of Saudi Arabia concert after backlash

 

The Human Rights Foundation and other organizations have asked artists not to perform in Saudi Arabia, where gender segregation between single men and women is enforced in many restaurants, coffee shops, public schools and universities.

 

Other rules have loosened in the kingdom, with women now allowed to drive and attend events at sports stadiums.

 

Full Story: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/jul/17/janet-jackson-50-cent-saudi-arabia-concert

In my opinion we should be boycotting Saudi Arabia as they are some of the pricks who backed ISIS and are involved in conflicts in other parts of the Middle East like the Yemen. Yes i know that is idealist as money is more important than morality particularly in world politics.

Let’s hope Janet has a costume malfunction again and her nom falls out. 

1 hour ago, xen said:

In my opinion we should be boycotting Saudi Arabia as they are some of the pricks who backed ISIS.

I've never read any articles making that claim...

 

There are probably many other reasons to boycott, but that could be said of many countries.  But, SA are opening up. Every opportunity to use that opening should be used. Give them your best JJ and 10cent.

Girls gotta eat, 50 cent as well. These two are far from the A-listers they once were. Just trying to pay the bills , stay somewhat relevant and keep the dream alive in front of an audience. As far as I am concerned it is up to the governments of the world to pressure Saudi Arabia not fading entertainers.