to perform later this month. it was last year the ultraconservative king come lifted a 35-year ban on movie theaters and gave women the right to vote. right now, many women's rights activists still remain in prison. so why did minaj who is known for her explicit lyrics and risque performances get this controversial invite, and how will she respond? a cnn contributor and contributing op-ped writer for "the new york times." human rights advocates are calling on minaj to cancel her performance. do you think it would be a double standard if she goes through with it? >> i mean, seven figures is a lot of money, so it's going to be a surreal sight to see nicki minaj twerking to "anaconda" at the music festival funded by bin salman, right, an absolute monarch. a man who looks king joffrey look competent. it's interesting she's going to perform "anaconda" talking