Amsterdam, Netherlands – Rapper Nicki Minaj found herself in a tense situation over the weekend when she was stopped by Dutch authorities at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on suspicion of carrying drugs. The incident, captured on Minaj’s Instagram Live, quickly spread on social media, showing the artist interacting with police officers as she held her camera phone.
In the video, Minaj can be heard mentioning “pre-rolls they found,” before being escorted out of her vehicle and urged to board a police van. Despite denying the accusations multiple times, she was informed that she was under arrest for “carrying drugs.” The rapper requested the presence of a lawyer and repeatedly asked for the address of the police station, as authorities asked her to stop filming.
Following the incident, the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, the Netherlands military police, confirmed the arrest of a 41-year-old American woman, later identified as Minaj, for possession of “soft drugs.” However, an updated statement revealed that the artist had been released after receiving a monetary fine and was allowed to continue her journey.
Minaj, currently on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, had a show scheduled in Manchester, UK, on Saturday night, which was ultimately postponed. The concert venue, Co-op Live, announced the change in schedule, citing unforeseen circumstances. The rapper had performed in Amsterdam just the night before, continuing her tour in support of her latest album.
Efforts to reach representatives for Minaj for comment have been ongoing, as fans and followers eagerly await further updates on the situation. The incident in Amsterdam marks a surprising turn of events for the artist, who continues to make headlines both on and off the stage.