Saudi Press

Saudi Arabia and the world
Monday, Jun 30, 2025

Justin Bieber Facing Pressure to Cancel Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Concert

Justin Bieber Facing Pressure to Cancel Saudi Arabia Grand Prix Concert

Justin Bieber is facing pressure from the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) to cancel his upcoming concert in Saudi Arabia.

The HRF sent a letter to the Canadian singer, highlighting instances of abuse such as a crackdown on dissidents, women’s rights activists, and the LGBTQ community. Bieber’s latest album, Justice, features support for several social justice movements.

Rapper Nicki Minaj received a similar letter from the HRF and canceled her concert appearance in 2019. Other stars who are slated to appear alongside Justin Bieber in December are Jason Derulo, A$AP Rocky, and David Guetta.

An excerpt from the HRF letter reads: “You and your fellow musical artists have tremendous media influence, which MBS hopes to manipulate and profit from, for his own benefit to the detriment of the Saudi people, who will face restrictions that will not apply to you and other guests of the Formula 1 Grand Prix.”

“Your performance affords the Saudi regime the opportunity to distract the world from the terrible conditions that women and the LGBTQ+ community endure in the Kingdom, the war that Saudi Arabia is furthering in Yemen, and the repressive conditions that Saudis face every day.”

“HRF believes that your participation in an event sponsored by a murderous regime involved in gross human rights violations – especially of women and minorities – sends a message that dicatorships can purchase legitimacy. Furthermore, it would be disastrous for a public figure of your standing who has articulated a commitment to civil rights and social justice.”

You can read the full letter the Human Rights Foundation sent to Nicki Minaj here.

Travis Scott recently dropped a $5.5 million one-off show he was scheduled to perform in Saudi Arabia on November 19. That performance is the second one the rapper has canceled following what happened at Astroworld in Houston.

Newsletter

Related Articles

Saudi Press
0:00
0:00
Close
China Unveils Miniature Insect-Like Surveillance Drone
Marc Marquez Claims Victory at Dutch Grand Prix Amidst Family Misfortune
Iran Executes Alleged Israeli Spies and Arrests Hundreds Amid Post-War Crackdown
Trump Asserts Readiness for Further Strikes on Iran Amid Nuclear Tensions
Iran's Parliament Votes to Suspend Cooperation with Nuclear Watchdog
Trump Announces Upcoming US-Iran Meeting Amid Controversial Airstrikes
Trump Moves to Reshape Middle East Following Israel-Iran Conflict
NATO Leaders Endorse Plan for Increased Defence Spending
U.S. Crude Oil Prices Drop Below $65 Amid Market Volatility
Explosions Rock Doha as Iranian Missiles Target Qatar
“You Have 12 Hours to Flee”: Israeli Threat Campaign Targets Surviving Iranian Officials
Oman Set to Introduce Personal Income Tax, First in Gulf
Germany and Italy Under Pressure to Repatriate $245bn of Gold from US Vaults
Iran Intensifies Crackdown on Alleged Mossad Operatives After Sabotage Claims
Trump Praises Iran’s ‘Very Weak’ Response After U.S. Strikes and Presses Israel to Pursue Peace
WATCH: Israeli forces show the aftermath of a massive airstrike at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site
We have new information and breaking details to share about what is shaping up to be a historic air campaign tonight
Six Massive Bombs Dropped on Fordow; Trump: 'A Historic Moment for the U.S., Israel, and the World'
Fordow: Deeply Buried Iranian Enrichment Site in U.S.–Israel Crosshairs
United States Conducts Precision Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Trump says
Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize.
Israel Confirms Assassination of Quds Force Commander in Tehran
16 Billion Login Credentials Leaked in Unprecedented Cybersecurity Breach
Senate hearing on who was 'really running' Biden White House kicks off
G7 Leaders Fail to Reach Consensus on Key Global Issues
Mass exodus in Tehran as millions try to flee following Trump’s evacuation order
Iranian Military Officers Reportedly Seek Contact with Reza Pahlavi, Signal Intent to Defect
Vietnam Emerges as Luxury Yacht Destination for Ultra‑Rich
China's Iranian Oil Imports Face Disruption Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender Amid Escalating Conflict
Israeli Airstrike Targets Iranian State TV in Central Tehran
President Trump is leaving the G7 summit early and has ordered the National Security Council to the Situation Room
Netanyahu Signals Potential Regime Change in Iran
Analysts Warn Iran May Resort to Unconventional Warfare
Iranian Regime Faces Existential Threat Amid Conflict
Energy Infrastructure Becomes War Zone in Middle East
Iran Conducts Ballistic Missile Launches Amid Heightened Tensions with Israel
Iran Signals Openness to Nuclear Negotiations Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions
Shock Within Iran’s Leadership: Khamenei’s Failed Plan to Launch 1,000 Missiles Against Israel
Trump's Anti-War Stance Tested Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
UK Deploys Jets to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
Exiled Iranian Prince Reza Pahlavi Urges Overthrow of Khamenei Regime
Wreck of $17 Billion San José Galleon Identified Off Colombia After 300 Years
Iran Launches Extensive Missile Attack on Israel Following Israeli Strikes on Nuclear Sites
Israel Issues Ultimatum to Iran Over Potential Retaliation and Nuclear Facilities
Black Box Recovered from Air India Crash Site
Coinbase CEO Warns Bitcoin Could Supplant US Dollar Amid Mounting National Debt
Trump to Iran: Make a Deal — Sign or Die
Operation "Like a Lion": Israel Strikes Iran in Unprecedented Offensive
×