Nicki Minaj Surprises Cleveland Barbz At Sneaker Launch

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Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour - New York
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: (Exclusive Coverage) Nicki Minaj performs onstage during her Pink Friday 2 World Tour - New York at Madison Square Garden on September 07, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Live Nation)
"I’m so grateful to the community of ppl who continue to uplift & support me," Nicki says.

Nicki Minaj is currently making her way across the U.S. on the second leg of her tour in support of Pink Friday 2. Most recently, the hitmaker touched down in Cleveland, OH to perform at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The show was nothing short of impressive, as expected, but it wasn't all she had to do while she was in town.

Yesterday, Nicki took to Twitter/X to announce that she'd be making an appearance at the DTLR shoe store at a local mall today. The appearance in question was in honor of the store's launch of her LOCI sneaker line. It featured a bright pink custom Nicki Cybertruck, cotton candy, music, plenty of merch, and more.

The Barbz Go Wild For Nicki Minaj

In various clips from the event, Nicki's seen making her entrance as fans go wild. She penned a heartfelt message to her supporters on Instagram ahead of her appearance, expressing her gratitude for their continued support and her new partnership. "I’m so grateful for this partnership [prayer emoji]," she began. "I’m so grateful to the community of ppl who continue to uplift & support me…to root for me."

"I’ll always be trying to pay you back…with every thing I do- for the remainder of my career…I’ll try to never forget the impact you guys have made on my career…with nothing more than genuine love. 
I hope that’s how I make you feel in return," Nicki continued. "God bless you. Each & everyone supporting me today, may the Lord bless you with generational wealth for centuries to come." Her next tour stop will be Birmingham, Alabama tomorrow at the Legacy Arena. What do you think of Nicki Minaj surprising fans at a shoe store in Cleveland today? What about her LOCI shoe line launch? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

About The Author
Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.
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