Nicki Minaj missed her set at London’s jam-packed Wireless Festival yesterday (July 5) following apparent “travel issues.” She arrived two hours after her scheduled set time (7 PM BST), and joined David Guetta onstage around 9:30 PM to perform a half-hour long medley of her hits.
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“Our plane couldn’t get out because of the weather but I want to tell you how much I f—ing love y’all. I want to tell you how much I appreciate you guys for showing Young Money love from day one,” Minaj (who had been performing in Denmark the previous evening) told the crowd.
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The festival had tweeted updates about Minaj’s ETA throughout the festival:
Nicki Minaj has had last minute travel issues so is delayed. We’ll update as soon as we have more info #Wireless
— New Look Wireless (@WirelessFest) July 5, 2015
We’re assured Nicki Minaj is still on her way and will perform with David Guetta. He’s on at 8.30 and she’ll join him soon after #Wireless
— New Look Wireless (@WirelessFest) July 5, 2015
Watch her speak about the delay below (and spit her verse from Kanye West‘s “Monster” a cappella as well):