Nicki Minaj announces summer UK live dates

U.S rapper Nicki Minaj has use announced four UK tour dates this Summer.

The tour will begin with two shows at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo in London on June 24 and 25, and Minaj will then head to Birmingham's NIA Academy on June 26. The tour will wrap up with a date at the Manchester O2 Apollo on June 28.

The 'Superbass' rapper will also play a number of festivals this summer, appearing on the bill for: T in the Park, V Festival and the Wireless Festival.

Minaj will release her second studio alum, "Roman Reloaded" on April 3rd and has confirmed collaborations with the likes of Nas, Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown.

Minaj's full UK tour dates are as follows:

London, HMV Hammersmith Apollo - June 24/25
Birmingham, NIA Academy - 26 Manchester
O2 Apollo - 28

Tickets go on sale Friday March 23rd 9am. For more information, visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.