Nicki Minaj has always been a fan of Beenie Man, and she had the incredible opportunity to perform with the “King of Dancehall” during her London tour stop on Tuesday night (May 28).
Draped in all black, Beenie Man made a surprise appearance on the Pink Friday 2 World Tour stage, bringing his signature dancehall vibes. The celebrated Jamaican artist delighted the crowd with hits from his extensive discography, including “Who Am I,” “Dude,” and “Rum & Red Bull.” Minaj watched in awe, dancing along and even joining in with some background chorus vocals to support Beenie Man. The dancehall legend exclaimed, “Nicki, I love you baby. You got one more song for me?”
“No, mi nuh have nothing else fi you. I just have a hug,” Minaj responded in Patois, bowing toward the Jamaican icon.
After the show, Minaj showered Beenie Man with praise, paying homage to him as one of her heroes.
“I just performed with the KING OF DANCEHALL,” she tweeted. “One of the most talented musicians that I’ve looked up to for inspiration my entire career. I can’t believe this is my life sometimes. Wow. He came to #GAGCITYLONDON y’all!!!!!!! One of my heroes. I love this man so much. @KingBeenieMan.”
Minaj further expressed her gratitude on Instagram: “#GagCityLONDON what’s left to be said that I haven’t yet said about my “2nd home” London in 15 years? I adore you. I do. Always have. One of my biggest music heroes came out for me last night. He’s inspired me well before and beyond my first album. Thank you, King. @kingbeenieman Thank you @officialstylog & @officialgiggs. London, I’ll see you again @ wireless real soon.”
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