Nicki Minaj Berated By Catholic League After Grammy Performance
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Written by Elliott Batte
Nicki Minaj’s controversial performance at the Grammy Award ceremony on Sunday has been heavily berated by Christian group The Catholic League, after the star turned up dressed as a red nun accompanied by a Pope look-a-like before performing a mock exorcism live on stage.
The rapper has been heavily criticised by the group, and was described as ‘possessed’ – while the performance was branded ‘tasteless and disrespectful to the Catholic Church’. Clearly incensed by Minaj’s antics, the group posted a statement regarding the show on their website, which got rather personal – check some of it out below.
“Nicki Minaj, fresh off looking like a fool with Madonna at the Super Bowl, showed up last night on the red carpet at the Grammys with a guy dressed like the pope. This was just a prelude of what was to come.
“Perhaps the most vulgar part was the sexual statement that showed a scantily clad female dancer stretching backwards while an altar boy knelt between her legs in prayer. Finally, “Come All Ye Faithful” was sung while a man posing as a bishop walked on stage; Minaj was shown levitating.
“None of this was by accident, and all of it was approved by The Recording Academy, which puts on the Grammys. Whether Minaj is possessed is surely an open question, but what is not in doubt is the irresponsibility of The Recording Academy. Never would they allow an artist to insult Judaism or Islam.”
Minaj has yet to comment on the statement.
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