A HUGE US rapper has announced they will be bringing their world tour to Glasgow this year.

Nicki Minaj will bring her "Pink Friday 2 World Tour" show to the city's OVO Hydro on Wednesday, May 29. 

The star previously announced she was set to tour the UK, however, no Glasgow date was revealed.

The National: Host Nicki Minaj on stage during the MTV EMA's 2014 at The Hydro on November 9, 2014

The rapper is known for her hits including "Super Bass", "Anaconda", and "High School".

Tickets for the event will go on sale from Friday, January 19, at 9am, while presale tickets will be up for grabs from Wednesday, January 17, at 9am.