The Nicki WRLD Tour: Nicki Minaj and Juice Wrld's European Collaboration
In early 2019, two powerhouses of the hip-hop world joined forces for a high-energy concert series across Europe. The Nicki WRLD Tour brought together American rappers Nicki Minaj and Juice Wrld, blending their distinct styles for a series of performances that captivated audiences across the continent.
The tour served as a promotional vehicle for two major projects: Minaj's fourth studio album, Queen (2018), and Juice Wrld's second studio album, Death Race for Love (2019). By pairing an established global icon with a rising star, the tour bridged different eras of modern rap.
Key Facts
- Artists: Nicki Minaj and Juice Wrld.
- Region: Europe.
- Duration: February 21, 2019, to March 28, 2019.
- Total Shows: 19 performances.
- Associated Albums: Queen and Death Race for Love.
Tour Evolution and Logistics
The journey to the Nicki WRLD Tour was not without changes. The event was originally conceived as the NickiHndrxx Tour, which was intended to feature the rapper Future as the co-headliner. That original iteration was planned to include a North American leg starting in 2018.
However, plans shifted, and Juice Wrld was eventually announced as the replacement for Future, transforming the event into the co-headlining experience that fans eventually saw in Europe.
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Timeline and Venues
The European leg officially kicked off on February 21, 2019, at the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany. Over the course of several weeks, the duo performed 19 shows, concluding the tour on March 28, 2019, at the SEG Geneva Arena in Geneva, Switzerland.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Start Date | February 21, 2019 |
| End Date | March 28, 2019 |
| Opening City | Munich, Germany |
| Closing City | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Number of Shows | 19 |
| Legs | 1 (Europe) |
Tour Chronology
For Nicki Minaj, this tour sat between The Pinkprint Tour (2015–16) and the Pink Friday 2 World Tour (2024). For Juice Wrld, it preceded his own Death Race for Love Tour later in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the headliners of the Nicki WRLD Tour?
The tour was co-headlined by American rappers Nicki Minaj and Juice Wrld.
Which albums were promoted during the tour?
The tour supported Nicki Minaj's album Queen and Juice Wrld's album Death Race for Love.
Where did the tour begin and end?
The tour began in Munich, Germany, at the Olympiahalle and ended in Geneva, Switzerland, at the SEG Geneva Arena.
Was the tour originally planned with different artists?
Yes, it was originally titled the NickiHndrxx Tour and was intended to feature Future as the co-headliner with a planned North American leg.
How many shows were performed in total?
The tour consisted of 19 shows across Europe.