Janet Jackson and 50 Cent to perform at Saudi Arabia concert boycotted by activists

Janet Jackson, 50 Cent, and Future have been added to Saudi Arabia's Jeddah World Fest's lineup.

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 56 words · Tina Martin

The announcement comes after Nicki Minaj pulled out of the festival at the urging of human rights activists.

The concert is set to occur on Thursday.

Rights for LGBTQ communities, for instance, are not recognized by Saudi Arabias government.

BILBAO, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 04: Janet Jackson performs on stage during the MTV EMAs 2018 on November 4, 2018 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 08: 50 Cent performs at 2019 Tycoon Music Festival at Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood on June 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic; Prince Williams/Wireimage

EW has reached out to representatives for Jackson, 50 Cent, and Future.