Rapper Nicki Minaj was detained at Amsterdam airport on Saturday on suspicion of drug possession before performing at Manchester’s Co-op Live.
Minaj, 41, was arrested at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on suspicion of “possession of soft drugs,” multiple media outlets reported. report. A recording of Minaj’s live stream shared with X appeared to support her arrest.
Minaj has been released from Dutch custody and ordered to pay a fine, said Major Robert van Capel of the Dutch military police. Sky News.
“We have released a 41-year-old American woman who was arrested this afternoon at Schiphol airport on suspicion of exporting soft drugs,” the Dutch Royal Marshals Service said in a translated statement. Post to X“After consultation with the prosecutor’s office, the suspect has been fined and allowed to continue his journey.”
She was originally due to fly from Amsterdam to Manchester to continue her Pink Friday 2 Worlds show, which is due to take place across three continents.
In a series of posts on Instagram and X, she claimed police found drugs after searching her luggage.
Minaj Said On Saturday, X reported, “They found marijuana and another group of people have to come in here to weigh the pre-rolls.” Minaj claimed, “They took my bag without my permission,” adding, “Security has already told them the pre-rolls belong to him.”
The rapper denied possessing drugs, based on a recording of an Instagram Live.
Minaj continued to post on Saturday as the situation continued to develop.
“I was told I had to go five minutes away to give a statement about my safety at the police station,” she said in her latest statement. post About X.
It is unclear whether the incident in Amsterdam will affect her shows.
“Doors open at 7pm for general and special admission for tonight’s @NickiMinaj show,” venue Co-op Live said. Posts X’s Saturday.
The Hill has reached out to the Royal Dutch Marehuise for comment.
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