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By Emmanuel Saviour Famous American singer, Nicki Minaj, was detained at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport for allegedly possessing illegal drugs, according to a spokesperson for the Netherlands border police. Robert Kapel, representing the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, confirmed the arrest of a 41-year-old American citizen after prohibited substances were found during a search. Although Kapel did not…
By Emmanuel Saviour
Famous American singer, Nicki Minaj, was detained at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport for allegedly possessing illegal drugs, according to a spokesperson for the Netherlands border police.
Robert Kapel, representing the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, confirmed the arrest of a 41-year-old American citizen after prohibited substances were found during a search. Although Kapel did not mention Nicki Minaj by name, the singer broadcasted the incident live on Instagram, capturing the moment when Amsterdam police attempted to arrest her.
In her live stream, Minaj claimed that the pre-rolled joints found in her possession did not belong to her. “These are not mine,” she asserted to her followers as police searched her belongings. Initially resistant, Minaj asked for legal representation but eventually complied and entered the police vehicle.
During the transport, she expressed concern about missing her next show in Manchester, England, which is part of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
“I need to be there for my fans,” Minaj said. The officer assured her they would try to get her there as soon as possible. On Saturday, Minaj provided more details about the encounter, stating that police had claimed to find marijuana and needed another group to come and weigh the pre-rolled joints. She emphasized that her security team had already informed the police that the pre-rolls belonged to them, not her.
“The pilot even asked me to take down my Instagram post about the incident,” Minaj added, hinting at the tension surrounding the situation. Despite the ordeal, Minaj’s team remains hopeful that she will make it to her Manchester show on time. Fans have expressed their support on social media, with many hoping the incident will be resolved quickly.
Minaj’s detention has sparked discussions about the legality of drug possession and the treatment of celebrities by law enforcement. As the story unfolds, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact her tour and public image.