Nicki Minaj, the Trinidadian-born rapper, singer, songwriter, and Harajuku Barbie, brings Gag City to Buffalo while sharing the stage with DJ Boof, Skillibeng, Bia, and Tyga for the Western New York stop of the second leg of the Pink Friday 2 World Tour. Thousands of Buffalonians sang and danced well past 1 am on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo.
Spotty weather didn’t damper what was the biggest show of the year for Batavia Downs. 38 Special made their back around after a sold-out show in 2022. That feat was nearly matched again but fell short probably due to the uncertainty of the weather.
Following the band’s summer tour, which includes an Aug. 9 show at Batavia Downs, they will be headed back into the studio to put together a double CD “legacy” package including greatest hits and new songs. The disc is due out next spring.