On Saturday night, rapper Nicki Minaj had to apologize to fans in Manchester, England, as she had to postpone her show in the city. This decision came after a video posted on one of her social media accounts seemed to show her being arrested by Dutch authorities for drug possession. The video, which was captured by CNN and later removed from Minaj’s account, depicted her being directed towards a van by law enforcement officers in Amsterdam after a performance on Thursday. In the video, an officer informs Minaj that she is under arrest for carrying drugs, to which she denies the accusation and asks for a lawyer before eventually entering the van.
Following the incident, neither the Dutch Police nor the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, a branch of the Dutch military, provided any information about potential charges against Minaj. Despite the setback, Minaj has been released and is continuing with her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, as seen in posts and videos shared by the tour account. The Co-op Live arena in Manchester announced that the show scheduled for that evening had been postponed, expressing deep disappointment over the inconvenience caused. Minaj also issued a statement apologizing to fans and mentioned that she would reschedule the performance for either June or July.
The day after the incident, a video was posted showing Minaj meeting with fans outside her hotel in Manchester, with two men attempting to calm the excited crowd. Despite the challenges faced, Minaj expressed her love for the fans and gratitude for their support in the video. Journalist Nina Siegal contributed reporting from Amsterdam on the situation. The events that unfolded over the weekend have left fans and the public curious about the details of the incident and the repercussions it may have for Minaj. Despite the setback, Minaj’s commitment to her fans and profession remains strong as she continues to move forward with her tour.
