Nicki Minaj, the renowned 'Super Bass' rapper, faced an unexpected setback during her Pink Friday 2 World Tour when she was detained in Amsterdam for allegedly carrying drugs.
Nicki Minaj, the renowned 'Super Bass' rapper, faced an unexpected setback during her Pink Friday 2 World Tour when she was detained in Amsterdam for allegedly carrying drugs.
On Saturday, May 25, Minaj was seemingly arrested in Amsterdam while en route to a concert in the United Kingdom. The incident was captured by Minaj herself in an Instagram Live video, which was later reposted by fans on social media. In the video, an Amsterdam official can be heard stating that he intends to take Minaj into custody for 'carrying drugs,' despite her assertions that she was not in possession of any illegal substances. The clip concludes with Minaj voluntarily entering a police van.
At the time of reporting, it was unclear if Minaj had been formally booked at a police station. A spokesperson for the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee military police told TMZ that an American woman had been arrested for possessing 'soft drugs' but did not confirm the individual's identity or the specific type of drugs involved.
After reportedly 'sitting in a jail cell for 5-6 hours,' Minaj managed to arrive in Manchester and provided an update on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday night. She assured her fans that a new date for the postponed show would be announced soon, with options being considered for June and July. Minaj also promised to make up for the rescheduled date with an added bonus for ticket holders.