Nicki Minaj has been revealed as the support act for Britney Spears’ forthcoming tour of the U.S, reports Mtv News. 26-year-old Nicki Minaj replaces Enrique Iglesias, who pulled out of the tour for unknown reasons two weeks ago.
In addition to the controversial rapper, Spears will also be joined by Jessie And The Toy Boys and Nervo for every show on her North American tour. In a statement on her website, the 29-year-old said, “This is the Femme Fatale tour and I’m thrilled to have the hot Nicki Minaj join me and Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo will get everyone on the dance floor. Can’t wait to take the Femme Fatales on the road”. Spears also took to her Twitter page to champion Minaj, saying, “Could not think of a sexier Femme Fatale than @NickiMinaj to come on tour with me! Gonna be a hot summer people!” Minaj responded soon after, tweeting,”@britneyspears Hot Indeed Your Fierceness!!! This tour’s gonna Kick Ass!!! The #FemmeFataleBarbz r Ready!!! Let’s GO!!!”. The tour kicks off in Sacremento on 16th June 2011.
Nicki Minaj’s debut album ‘Pink Friday’ entered the US Billboard 200 chart at number-two upon its release in November 2010. The album later peaked at number-one and spawned the hit singles ‘Right Thru Me’ and ‘Moment 4 Life’.
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