Janet Jackson and 50Cent to perform at Saudi Arabia concert
The website for the event, to take place Thursday at the King Abdullah Sports Stadium, posted photos of Jackson, 50 Cent and Future alongside previously announced performers Liam Payne and Steve Aoki.
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.
Minaj said she pulled out of the concert because she wants to show support for women's rights, gay rights and freedom of expression. Human rights organizations praised the rapper for her decision.
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