Nicki Minaj was one of several high profile guests to suffer technical difficulties during Ariana Grande‘s headline show at Coachella Festival.
The rapper appeared for a performance of “Bang Bang” but was seen holding a hand to her earpiece as Grande apparently shouted “we can’t hear anything” to the sound technicians.
Fans were left furious and upset on Minaj’s behalf after what looked like an embarrassing moment for both artists.
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Models Jasmine Tookes, Shanina Shaik, Sara Sampaio, Elsa Hosk, and Romee Strijd were seen enjoying the festivities together at a Coachella party hosted by fashion brand REVOLVE.
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2/21
Model Stella Maxwell opted for a rock n’roll look at Coachella in this simple straight-leg jeans and black crop top combo, which she upscaled with a leather jacket.
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3/21
Model Winnie Harlow wore a fluorescent green co-ord for the occasion, which perfectly clashed with her rose gold-tinted hair.
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4/21
Model and actor Emily Ratajkowski channeled a laid-back aesthetic at Coachella this year, pairing her white skinny jeans with red boots and a bell-sleeved crop top.
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5/21
Hailey Bieber went double denim for Coachella, which makes sense given she was attending a brunch hosted by cult denim brand, Levi’s, held in honour of the festival.
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6/21
Crop tops are a perennial festival trend, but they come into their own at Coachella, when bandeau and leopard print styles reign supreme.
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7/21
Model and actor Olivia Culpo was seen at a Lucky Brand and Rolling Stone Live Present event near the festival wearing a lacey pink midi dress.
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8/21 Willow Smith
The fledgling musician was spotted at the YouTube Music Artist Lounge in a white crop top and red trackpants.
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9/21
These two relaxed festival goers are a picture-perfect pair in terms of their ensembles. While one has gone for a classic swimwear and tank top combination, the other has opted for colourful hair and sequins, all of which are key staples of any good festival wardrobe.
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10/21
Actors AnnaLynne McCord and Rachel McCord attended in tandem sporting two similarly bohemian looks that were buoyed by girlish hair accessories.
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11/21
This stylish duo have got couple dressing down. Checkerboard on top and yellow on the bottom, then reverse it. An admirable strategy.
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12/21
This festival attendee paired her pleated skirt with a golf-style polo shirt and strappy white sandals. The yellow-tinted sunglasses add extra springtime flair.
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13/21
Mustard-coloured jeans aren’t your usual festival garb, but this gentleman wears his with aplomb by pairing them with a dusty pink shirt and a matching shoulder bag.
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14/21
This festival-goer pairs her blue bikini top with a lime green tasseled jacket and a black leather bumbag.
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15/21
This guest knows a thing or two about practicality, hence the addition of a candyfloss-coloured bumbag. Its soft shade brings out the Missoni-style chevron print of her co-ord.
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16/21
Patterned shirts reign supreme at festivals across the globe, but this one stands out thanks to its snake pattern and bright tie-dye shades of purple, yellow and red.
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17/21
This guest pairs her yellow and black checked co-ord with a black hat and golden-hued sunglasses.
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18/21
This Clueless-style co-ord would’ve been more suited to a 1990s party than a California festival had it not been for the crucial addition of the green visor hat.
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19/21
Orange headwear is something you don’t see enough. Here, this attendee pairs hers with a patterned sleeveless dress and bright yellow boots.
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20/21
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21/21
This mesh floral dress is the only thing you could really wear at a festival as balmy as Coachella. Here, paired with white pointed boots and wavy curls, it’s a suitable and stylish ensemble.
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1/21
Models Jasmine Tookes, Shanina Shaik, Sara Sampaio, Elsa Hosk, and Romee Strijd were seen enjoying the festivities together at a Coachella party hosted by fashion brand REVOLVE.
Rex Features
2/21
Model Stella Maxwell opted for a rock n’roll look at Coachella in this simple straight-leg jeans and black crop top combo, which she upscaled with a leather jacket.
Rex Features
3/21
Model Winnie Harlow wore a fluorescent green co-ord for the occasion, which perfectly clashed with her rose gold-tinted hair.
Rex Features
4/21
Model and actor Emily Ratajkowski channeled a laid-back aesthetic at Coachella this year, pairing her white skinny jeans with red boots and a bell-sleeved crop top.
Rex Features
5/21
Hailey Bieber went double denim for Coachella, which makes sense given she was attending a brunch hosted by cult denim brand, Levi’s, held in honour of the festival.
Rex Features
6/21
Crop tops are a perennial festival trend, but they come into their own at Coachella, when bandeau and leopard print styles reign supreme.
Getty Images for Coachella
7/21
Model and actor Olivia Culpo was seen at a Lucky Brand and Rolling Stone Live Present event near the festival wearing a lacey pink midi dress.
Getty Images for Lucky Brand
8/21 Willow Smith
The fledgling musician was spotted at the YouTube Music Artist Lounge in a white crop top and red trackpants.
Getty Images for YouTube
9/21
These two relaxed festival goers are a picture-perfect pair in terms of their ensembles. While one has gone for a classic swimwear and tank top combination, the other has opted for colourful hair and sequins, all of which are key staples of any good festival wardrobe.
Getty Images for Coachella
10/21
Actors AnnaLynne McCord and Rachel McCord attended in tandem sporting two similarly bohemian looks that were buoyed by girlish hair accessories.
GC Images
11/21
This stylish duo have got couple dressing down. Checkerboard on top and yellow on the bottom, then reverse it. An admirable strategy.
Getty Images for Coachella
12/21
This festival attendee paired her pleated skirt with a golf-style polo shirt and strappy white sandals. The yellow-tinted sunglasses add extra springtime flair.
Getty Images for Coachella
13/21
Mustard-coloured jeans aren’t your usual festival garb, but this gentleman wears his with aplomb by pairing them with a dusty pink shirt and a matching shoulder bag.
Getty Images for Coachella
14/21
This festival-goer pairs her blue bikini top with a lime green tasseled jacket and a black leather bumbag.
Getty Images for Coachella
15/21
This guest knows a thing or two about practicality, hence the addition of a candyfloss-coloured bumbag. Its soft shade brings out the Missoni-style chevron print of her co-ord.
Getty Images for Coachella
16/21
Patterned shirts reign supreme at festivals across the globe, but this one stands out thanks to its snake pattern and bright tie-dye shades of purple, yellow and red.
Getty Images for Coachella
17/21
This guest pairs her yellow and black checked co-ord with a black hat and golden-hued sunglasses.
Getty Images for Coachella
18/21
This Clueless-style co-ord would’ve been more suited to a 1990s party than a California festival had it not been for the crucial addition of the green visor hat.
Getty Images for Coachella
19/21
Orange headwear is something you don’t see enough. Here, this attendee pairs hers with a patterned sleeveless dress and bright yellow boots.
Getty Images for Coachella
20/21
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21/21
This mesh floral dress is the only thing you could really wear at a festival as balmy as Coachella. Here, paired with white pointed boots and wavy curls, it’s a suitable and stylish ensemble.
Getty Images for Coachella
“Nicki Minaj did not deserve that at all, I’m actually so annoyed, so painful to watch especially when it’s something out of her control #Coachella,” one wrote on Twitter.
Another posted: “Who do I have to fight at #coachella for sabotaging the queen of rap, nicki minaj? I want to fist fight for thirty minutes. Period. I’ll be waiting for you AT THE DOOR #coachella2019.”
Others joked that one of Minaj’s rivals, such as Mariah Carey or Cardi B, was behind the mess-up.
Diddy and Ma$e joined her on stage after NSYNC to perform Mo Money Mo Problems. The two rappers also appeared to struggle with sound issues, with many fans calling for the sound team to be “sacked”.
