Rapper Nicki Minaj temporarily held at Amsterdam airport for suspected drug possession; Rapper’s live gig cancelled

The rapper’s journey from Amsterdam to Manchester for her Pink Friday 2 Tour hit a snag when she was apprehended on suspicion of carrying "soft drugs." (Image via X)

Nicki Minaj’s anticipated performance at Co-op Live encountered an unexpected twist as she found herself entangled in a legal hiccup at a Netherlands airport. Her concert plans were dashed, leaving fans in limbo as they were ushered into the Manchester venue despite the songstress' detainment.

During her journey from Amsterdam to Manchester for a performance on her 'Pink Friday 2 World Tour', Nicki Minaj, the Trinidadian rapper and songwriter, encountered a brief detainment at Amsterdam airport. Allegations of "drug possession" cast a shadow over this momentary pause in her travels.

The rapper’s journey from Amsterdam to Manchester for her Pink Friday 2 Tour hit a snag when she was apprehended on suspicion of carrying "soft drugs." Documenting the ordeal through a live stream, Minaj's encounter with airport security unfolded, leading to her subsequent release. However, the aftermath includes a pending fine to be determined by Dutch authorities.

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Authorities disclosed that the 41-year-old woman, allegedly in possession of narcotics, was intercepted at Schiphol airport. Following her release around 9 pm, the stage was set for disappointment as Live Nation, the arena's promoter, regretfully announced the cancellation of the show. “Despite Nicki’s best efforts to explore every possible avenue to make tonight’s show happen, the events of today have made it impossible. “We are deeply disappointed by the inconvenience this has caused.”

In the trending video sweeping through social media, a scene unfolds as Nikki steps out of the airport, immediately engulfed in a whirlwind of discussions about re-inspecting her luggage. A police officer urges her to accompany them to the station, yet Nikki staunchly refuses, repeatedly. Despite the persistent requests from law enforcement, Nikki adamantly insists on waiting for her lawyer. This standoff has sparked worry among fans, prompting the rise of the hashtag #FreeNICKI on Twitter.

pic.twitter.com/h9UrZM9Abm — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 25, 2024

In the Instagram Live broadcast, going viral across social platforms, the rapper, whose Grammy nomination precedes her, confronts an officer with the query, "Oh, so I’m under arrest?", prompting the response, "Yes ma'am, you have to go inside." Throughout the footage, the rapper adamantly declines to accompany law enforcement to the precinct without her legal counsel by her side.

In the midst of the ordeal, Minaj vehemently denied drug possession but found herself in the clutches of law enforcement, sparking a series of events captured on social media. Amidst her protestations, the rapper's luggage was confiscated, and she found herself at odds with airport personnel, ultimately thwarting her journey to Manchester.

now they said they found weed & that another group of ppl have to come here to weigh the pre-rolls. Keep in mind they took my bags without consent. My security has already advised them those pre-rolls belong to him. Oh yea & the pilot wants me to take my ig post down.

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 25, 2024

The American artist took to her X account, boasting over 28 million followers, to share a string of updates. Among them was a declaration claiming "they said they found weed." She also wrote, "they took my luggage without consent" and lamented, "they’re trying to keep me from MANCHESTER”.

Following the viral circulation of videos and posts capturing her altercation with the Amsterdam Police, Nicki Minaj's devotees found themselves gripped with concern and anticipation, eagerly awaiting updates on the well-being of their cherished icon. The rallying cry of #FREENICKI swiftly spread across social media platforms, echoing the collective unease of countless supporters regarding the rapper's situation.