Saudi Arabia has invited Nicki Minaj to perform at a music festival this month, an unusual move for the conservative kingdom
Minaj is scheduled to headline the Jeddah World Fest, a music and performance festival, on July 18. DJ Steve Aoki and singer Liam Payne have also been announced, and the kingdom is offering quick online visas for international visitors.Minaj is known for more than just her rap skills, with explicit lyrics and risque performances sometimes taking center stage.
This year, Mariah Carey held her own concert in Saudi Arabia, despite backlash from women's rights activists. Read MoreIt's all part of an economic overhaul under Vision 2030, an effort to reduce the kingdom's reliance on oil. The kingdom is attempting to create economic activity at home and encourage citizens to spend their money within its borders. But there are few entertainment attractions due to its ultraconservatism -- hence, the Jeddah World Fest.
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