Nicki Minajis responsible for several iconic moments at the MTV Video Music Awards.

No matter what, the “Chun-Li” rapper is reliable for nabbing headlines.

Sadly, her defining moment in 2021 is coming ahead of the September 12 awards show.

Nicki Minaj posing at an event

That’s because she canceled a planned performance before it was even announced.

“I just pulled out,” Minajtweetedwhen asked about the rumored performance.

That’s not totally clear.

Lorde performing onstage

“Next year we there baby,” she promised.

MTV has seemingly not commented on Minaj’s canceled performance.

Her appearance at the show had not been confirmed by the online grid prior to her tweet.

However,Billboardnoted that MTV announced a wave of new performers, including Normani, shortly after Minaj commented.

Interestingly, this isn’t the only lineup change that’s happened going into the show.

MTV revealed that plans changed in a tweet less than two weeks ahead of the ceremony.

Despite the last-minute shake-ups, the 2021 VMAs still boasts a talented list of performances.

Up-and-comer Kim Petras will take the stage during a pre-show event.