Nicki Minaj cancels Raleigh show

The NICKIHNDRXX tour was supposed to stop at PNC Arena in Raleigh in October.

Posted 1:29 p.m. Aug 22, 2018 — Updated 1:29 p.m. Aug 22, 2018

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Nicki Minaj and Future will not be performing in Raleigh next month.

The hip-hop stars were supposed to bring their NICKIHNDRXX Tour to PNC Arena on Oct. 14, but Minaj and concert promoter Live Nation announced changes to the tour on Wednesday.

"Following her unforgettable VMA performance, Nicki Minaj has decided to reevaluate elements of production on the NickiHndrxx Tour. The outing will now kick off in Europe this coming February as planned. Nicki has decided to contribute more time to rehearsal ahead of the tour’s launch to make certain her fans get the absolute best quality show that they deserve," Live Nation said via a press release.

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Minaj will announce new North American tour dates to kick off in May 2019. Future has scheduling conflicts so he won't be on the North American tour next year.

Those who purchased tickets to the Raleigh show will release a refund from the point of purchase.

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