Nicki Minaj - Nicki Minaj Cancels Uk Festival Show Over Damaged Vocal Cords

Poor Nicki Minaj ! She's already had to disappoint her fans by dropping out of one show this summer, but now she's having to give up a bunch of V Festival performances after damaging her vocal cords.

The 'Starships' singer's live gigs are always certain to excite her crowd of Barbz (the name she gives her many fans), but her recent appearances in New York have really raised the bar and had got UK fans bouncing with eagerness for her shows at V Festival. However, her high-energy performances have had a detrimental effect on her health and she is currently suffering from strained vocal cords which she made worse by showing up for the 'Today Show' on August 14th 2012 and performing anyway. 'Despite doctor's orders, she performed on a bruised vocal cord in (New York City) on August 14th', E! News was told by Minaj's representative. 'As a result, the cord has gotten worse.' Minaj informed fans of her suffering a day after her appearance stating: 'And barbz its official, my voice is Gone!!!! I swear it held up just to spk to u guys last nite! Mind over matter. The mind is so powerful'.

Minaj is likely to be upset that she's had to cancel a second festival after personal criticism from involved parties caused her label manager Lil Wayne to withdraw her from the Hot 97's Summer Jam festival in June. On the other hand, she will no doubt deliver an outstanding show in the future for those fans who missed out - a thought that can be expressed with much confidence after her performance at the Roseland Ballroom, New York on August 13th became one to remember when she presented guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Drake and FOXY BROWN.