Hot 97 Summer Jam

If you're a hip-hop fan and weren't at Hot 97's Summer Jam 2013, then you are probably kicking yourself right now. This year marked the annual event's 20th anniversary and the New York-based radio station pulled out all the stops.

Those Barbz who were sadly disappointed when Nicki Minaj abruptly backed out of performing at Hot 97's Summer Jam concert in June can now get a chance to see her … for free! The 'Starships' rapper will perform a complimentary show on Aug. 14 at a secret location in New York.

Summer Jam is one of, if not the biggest night of the year for hip-hop fans. However, some of the genre's biggest artists pulled out of their performances: namely Nicki Minaj, at the behest of her boss, Lil Wayne. What happened?