Amsterdam, Netherlands – On Saturday, Nicki Minaj found herself in a tense situation as she was apparently detained by Amsterdam police. The incident was captured on an Instagram Live video posted by various fan accounts, showing the Grammy-winning rapper in a discussion with an officer who claimed she was carrying drugs.
Minaj denied the accusation, insisting she was not in possession of any drugs and requested a lawyer. The exchange was recorded on her Instagram Live, where she questioned the officer’s motives and expressed her need for legal representation. The rapper’s arrest in Amsterdam comes amidst her ongoing Pink Friday 2 World Tour, with a scheduled performance in Manchester, England.
The altercation with airport officials began earlier on the same day before Minaj’s arrest, as she accused Amsterdam Airport Schiphol of attempting to sabotage her tour. In a series of posts on social media platform X, she claimed airport officials were interfering with her travel arrangements and even insinuated that they had planted drugs in her luggage.
Despite the incident, Minaj’s representatives have not issued any official statements regarding the arrest. Amsterdam Police stated that they could not provide information on individuals over 18 due to privacy laws, declining to confirm the details of the incident.
This incident is not the first time Minaj has been embroiled in controversy. Known for her public feuds with other female rappers, the rapper recently engaged in a feud with Megan Thee Stallion, culminating in a diss track aimed at the rising star. Minaj’s track on X came after Megan Thee Stallion’s chart-topping success, adding fuel to the ongoing feud between the two artists.
The incident in Amsterdam raises questions about the treatment of celebrities by law enforcement and airport security. As Minaj continues her tour, her fans await further updates on the situation and hope for a resolution to the controversial events in Amsterdam. While the details of the arrest remain unclear, the incident has once again thrust the rapper into the spotlight for reasons beyond her music career.