Rapper Nicki Minaj was scheduled to headline the Jeddah World Fest, a music and performance festival, on July 18. However, the nonprofit Human Rights Foundation called for the rapper to cancel her concert on Tuesday due to Saudi Arabia being a conservative kingdom where people in some public places are segregated by gender and same-sex relationships are criminalized. The nonprofit thanked Minaj for her decision.

“THANK YOU @NICKIMINAJ for cancelling your #SaudiArabia concert and for supporting LGBTQ & women’s rights. Millions of people around the world are inspired by your devotion to human rights and human dignity. We at @HRF salute you & are grateful for your leadership,” the foundation said on Twitter.

Minaj posted a picture on her Instagram addressing her kind change of heart. 

“Saudi Arabia I see some of your comments & I want to respond directly to my fans,” the photo reads, “Voice your opinions here.”

The rapper also told The Associated Press about her decision in an exclusive statement.

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