Nicki Minaj arrested for alleged drug possession at Amsterdam airport – Here’s what we know

Renowned rapper Nicki Minaj was arrested at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for drug possession while en route to Manchester for a performance at Co-op.

Nicki Minaj arrested for alleged drug possession at Amsterdam airport - Here's what we know

Renowned rapper Nicki Minaj was reportedly arrested at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on suspicion of drug possession.

The incident took place while she was en route to Manchester for a scheduled performance at Co-op. Known for her hit album ‘Pink Friday,’ Minaj shared details of the arrest in a live video on Instagram, which quickly went viral and caused widespread concern among her fans.

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Reports suggest that it all started when airport authorities confronted Nicki Minaj, alleging that she was carrying drugs. In the video shared on social media, Nicki Minaj can be seen adamantly denying the accusations and repeatedly demanding to speak with a lawyer.

The police officers instructed her to step inside a car and informed her that she needed to accompany them to the police station.

During the live stream, Nicki’s frustration was palpable as she questioned the officers’ actions. “So I’m under arrest? Under arrest for what? I need a lawyer ’cause I don’t know where I’m going,” she exclaimed. This moment, captured in real-time, left her fans—affectionately known as the Barbz—deeply concerned and eager for updates.

According to reports from the BBC, Nicki Minaj was fined following the incident and subsequently allowed to continue her journey. However, the ordeal led to the postponement of her anticipated Manchester performance. The situation left fans and the public speculating about the true nature of the allegations and their impact on her career.
In her Instagram live session, Minaj provided more context, explaining that the confrontation began with a search of her luggage. Airport authorities found what they deemed suspicious items in her purse, prompting further investigation. Minaj’s frustration was evident as she recounted the officers’ insistence on rechecking her belongings, a process she felt was unfairly prolonged due to her filming the encounter.

Further, Nicki Minaj took to Instagram to share her side of the story. She alleged that the airport authorities’ actions were part of a broader attempt to sabotage her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. “They’ve been trying to stop me from coming to every show. They took my bags before I could see them,” she wrote.

Minaj suggested that significant financial incentives were involved in efforts to disrupt her tour, labeling the actions against her as illegal.

“This is what it looks like when people are paid big money to try to sabotage a tour after all else failed. Everything they’ve done is illegal,” she further stated. Her candid posts resonated with her fans, who voiced their outrage and support across social media platforms.