In a surprising turn of events, American rapper Nicki Minaj was detained and subsequently fined by Dutch authorities at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport over the weekend for allegedly possessing "soft drugs," according to the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, the country's military police. The incident, which was documented by Minaj herself on Instagram Live, led to the postponement of her scheduled concert in Manchester, UK.
Minaj, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, was in the Netherlands as part of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. The 41-year-old artist was seen in her Instagram Live video interacting with Dutch police officers, denying the allegations of drug possession and requesting the presence of a lawyer. The video also showed her being asked to board a police van, to which she questioned the reason behind her arrest.
The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee confirmed the arrest of a 41-year-old American woman at Schiphol Airport for possession of "soft drugs." While the police did not explicitly name Minaj, the details align with the incident documented on her Instagram Live. Following her detention, she was released after paying a fine, according to an updated statement from the Dutch authorities.
The incident has had repercussions on Minaj's ongoing tour. The rapper was scheduled to perform in Manchester on Saturday night, but the show was postponed due to the unforeseen circumstances. The concert venue, Co-op Live, confirmed the postponement, expressing their disappointment over the inconvenience caused.
Minaj, who has been vocal about the incident on social media, claimed that her bags were taken without her consent and that the "pre-rolls" found belonged to her security. She also suggested that the incident was an attempt to "sabotage" her tour.
Despite the legal hiccup, Minaj's tour is expected to continue. The rapper, known for hits like "Super Bass" and "Bang Bang," has been touring in support of her latest album, "Pink Friday 2," which was released last year.
The incident has sparked a flurry of reactions from fans on social media, with many using the hashtag "#FREENICKI" in support of the rapper. Representatives for Minaj have not yet commented on the incident.
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