Nicki Minaj upset fans when she stopped a performance of her 2012 single “Starships” during a New Year’s Eve concert in Miami. In a viral video posted on TikTok, she can be heard singing along to the song before abruptly stopping and telling the crowd, “Sike,” explaining that she no longer performs that song. As the crowd reacted with displeasure, Minaj shrugged and called the track a “stupid song.”

“Starships” is one of the rapper’s biggest hits, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in spring 2012. The clip of Minaj’s comments on the song drew mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing disappointment and others siding with her opinion.

The controversy has sparked speculation about whether the song will be included in her upcoming Pink Friday 2 Tour, which will be her first solo outing since 2016. The 40-city tour, named after her new album “Pink Friday 2,” will kick off on March 1 in Oakland, California, and marks her return to the stage after several years.

This is not the first time Minaj has expressed dislike for her own songs. In a 2020 Q&A, she admitted to not liking her 2010 track “Your Love” and her 2014 single “Anaconda,” although she still loves their music videos.

Fans eagerly anticipating the Pink Friday 2 Tour may be disappointed to learn that one of Minaj’s biggest hits might be left off the setlist. The controversy surrounding her decision to stop performing “Starships” has sparked debate among fans, adding an unexpected twist to the anticipation for her upcoming tour.

In summary, Nicki Minaj has stirred controversy by expressing disdain for her own hit song “Starships” and causing speculation about its inclusion in her upcoming Pink Friday 2 Tour. This latest controversy adds an unexpected twist to the excitement surrounding her highly-anticipated return to the stage.