Manchester, UK – Rapper Nicki Minaj issued an apology to her fans outside her hotel in Manchester early Sunday morning after the postponement of a UK show due to an incident with Dutch authorities. Minaj was stopped by authorities in Amsterdam on suspicion of carrying drugs, which led to her release from police custody but resulted in the cancellation of the Manchester concert scheduled for the same night.
In a video posted on social media, Minaj expressed her love for her fans and apologized for the unexpected turn of events. She even announced her presence at her Manchester hotel, inviting fans to see her from the balcony or meet her downstairs. However, despite her efforts to salvage the show, organizers Live Nation and Co-op Live expressed deep disappointment in having to cancel the concert.
Footage from Minaj’s Instagram Live captured the encounter with police at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, where she was seen being escorted out of her vehicle after the discovery of what she referred to as “pre-rolls.” She repeatedly asked for the address of the police station and insisted on having legal representation present during the encounter.
Regarding the incident, Amsterdam authorities confirmed the arrest of a 41-year-old American woman – identified as Nicki Minaj – for possession of “soft drugs.” She was later released after consultation with the Public Prosecutor’s Office, receiving a monetary fine before being allowed to continue her journey.
Minaj, currently on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, performed in Amsterdam on Thursday and is scheduled to perform in Birmingham, UK, on Sunday night. Another concert in Manchester is planned for May 30th at the Co-op Live venue, providing fans with another opportunity to see the artist live.
As the situation develops, representatives for Minaj have not yet commented on the incident. The fans eagerly await further updates on the tour and any potential rescheduling of the canceled Manchester show.