Dancehall heavyweight Beenie Man has become the second Jamaican artist to perform at Nicki Minaj’s sold-out Pink Friday 2 tour. The iconic ‘Doctor’ joined the rap star on stage for her London performance on Tuesday, much to the delight of Minaj, a longtime fan.
The ‘King of Dancehall’ and the ‘Queen of Rap’ vibed as he made his way down the main stage with his 1997 hit Who Am I. His musical treat continued with songs like Dude (2004), which Minaj gladly supported by singing Ms. Thing’s chorus. The Super Bass pop star was also seen dancing as he ignited the crowd.
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The Trini-born hitmaker wrote on X, “I just performed with the KING OF DANCEHALL. One of the most talented musicians that I looked to for inspiration my entire career. I can’t believe this is my life sometimes. Wow. came to #GAGCITYLONDON yall!!!!!!! One of my heroes. I love this man so much @KingBeenieMan.”
Before exiting the stage with Rum and Redbull, Beenie expressed his appreciation for the Nicki, saying, “Nicki, I love you baby,” he said. “You got one more song for me?” In her own version of patois, she responded, “No, mi nuh have nothing else fi you. I just have a hug, and I just have to,” she said before bowing before the seasoned entertainer.
Dancehall act Stylo G also made an appearance at the show, performing the remix of his 2018 hit Touch Down. Hours before the show commenced at the O2 Arena, Minaj promised her Barb fanbase a special show. “#GagCityLondon this will be the best, most magical, memorable, BEAUTIFUL, fun, emotional, joyful, exciting, perfect experience ever. See you soon.”
Minaj’s reverence for the Girls Dem Sugar artist is longstanding. The tour, named after her fifth and December-released album, interpolates Beenie’s Wickedest Slam on the Drake collab Needle. The platinum-selling album also features Just the Memories, inspired by Beenie’s Memories (taken from a Johnny Bristol.
