Nicki Minaj – July 29, at the Bell Centre LiveEvents July 24, 2015 4480 THE PINKPRINT TOUR NICKI MINAJ With: MEEK MILL, RAE SREMMURD, TINASHE, DEJ LOAF Influenced by Missy Elliot and Lil’ Kim, rapper, television reality show judge, and household name Nicki Minaj was discovered thanks to her MySpace page. She excelled in the performing arts and went to the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art (the school that had inspired the movie Fame). In 2010, the singles “Your Love” and “Check It Out” preceded the release of her official debut album, Pink Friday, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and went platinum. She earned a handful of 2011 Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist, Best Rap Album, and Best Rap Performance. Minaj was a judge on the 12th season of American Idol. Her third studio album, The Pinkprint, came out at the end of 2014. “Anaconda” was nominated for Best Rap Song at the 2015 Grammy Awards. For tickets and information: www.evenko.ca 514-790-2525 or 1-877-668-8269