Rapper Nicki Minaj was recently arrested at a Netherlands airport while she was on her way to Manchester. The incident has been a major topic of discussion and debate among fans on social media.
Here’s everything you need to know about Nicki Minaj’s recent arrest in Amsterdam.
What happened to Nicki Minaj in Amsterdam? Explained
As per CBS News, on May 25, Nicki Minaj was arrested and subsequently fined at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport after authorities allegedly found “soft drugs” in her luggage. In a social media post on X (formerly known as Twitter), The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee stated, “We have just released a 41-year-old American woman who we arrested this afternoon at Schiphol on suspicion of exporting soft drugs.” The translation of the Dutch authorities’ social media post also says, “After consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, the suspect was fined and can continue her journey.”
While authorities did not confirm who it was in their post, Minaj posted about the same incident on X, confirming that it was her. She later shared another post, wherein she wrote, “They’re being paid big money to try to sabotage my tour b/c soooooo many ppl are mad that it’s this successful & they can’t eat off me. They got caught stealing money from my travel/jets. Got fired. Got mad. Etc.”
Cannabis is illegal in the Netherlands. However, it is tolerated for recreational use.
After her show at Ziggo’s Dome on Thursday, Minaj was on her way to Manchester for her next show of the Pink Friday 2 World Tour. This incident took place just as she was about to fly from Amsterdam to Manchester. It also resulted in her Manchester show on May 25 getting postponed.
