Nicki Minaj Pulls Out Of MTV VMA Performance: "I'll Explain Why Another Day"

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This announcement comes amid the news that her husband Kenneth Petty pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender.

The Barbz are disappointed after their queen announced that she would no longer grace the MTV Video Music Awards stage this weekend. Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty have been dealing with his legal woes as they continue to face off against authorities and Petty's alleged attempted rape victim. We previously reported that Petty has officially pleaded guilty to not registering as a sex offender in California.

This week, a Twitter user asked Minaj if she would be at the VMAs, but the rapper quickly shut down the possibility.

"I just pulled out. I’ll explain why another day," said Nicki before giving a shoutout to Bruce Gilmer, the award show's producer. "But I love those guys at MTV. Thank you Bruce. I love you so much. Next year we there baby."

This is news arrived just ahead of the announcement regarding her husband's charges and may be the reason Minaj decided to take a step back for the time being. This week, Nikci has been sharing adorable videos of her family as she has been more open with giving the world a look at what Mom Life has been like for her at home.

You can check out the list of nominees here and tune in on September 12 to see who wins. Check out Nicki's tweets below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.