Nicki Minaj Detained By Dutch Authorities Over Cannabis in Amsterdam

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Nicki Minaj’s concert in Manchester, England scheduled for Saturday night, has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances involving Dutch authorities. Minaj was detained in Amsterdam following her concert there due to the discovery of cannabis in her travel bags. Minaj claims the detainment was due to jealousy of certain individuals and an attempt to “Sabotage my tour.”

Incident at Amsterdam Airport

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Over the weekend, Minaj tweeted that she had been detained in Amsterdam after police discovered marijuana in her bags. The Dutch authorities weighed the substance, which caused a delay in her travel and concert plans.

Cannabis Laws in the Netherlands

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Cannabis is illegal in the Netherlands. However, recreational use of the substance is allowed under specific conditions.

Official Arrest and Release

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A spokesperson for the Netherlands Military Policy stated that authorities had arrested a 41-year-old American for attempting to export “soft drugs.” Minaj was not immediately identified. She was later fined and released.

Minaj’s Reaction

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Minaj suggested on Twitter that the police actions were an attempt to delay her, allowing negative stories to circulate. She insinuated jealousy as a motive behind the incident. Minaj wrote, “Told you, it’s to try to make me late so they can write negative stories. Jealousy is a disease. You know the rest.”

Details from the Video

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In a video posted by Minaj, a man in a suit states that the Amsterdam law enforcement will “search all her luggage.” The man in the video states, “The police officer told me we have to offload all your luggage and to search everything of your luggage.” According to the translator, law enforcement officials believed that Minaj had more cannabis than Minaj reported.

Real-Time Arrest

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The video revealed law enforcement telling Minaj in real-time that she was “under arrest for carrying drugs.” Minaj was then asked to enter a van and go to the police station, with which she complied.

Performance in Amsterdam

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Minaj was in Amsterdam, where she had performed several days earlier at Ziggo’s Dome. She was at the airport to travel to the UK to perform in Manchester, the next stop on her European tour.

Minaj’s Accusations

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Minaj argues that the arrest was an attempt to “sabotage my tour.” She claimed that “soooooo many ppl are mad that it’s this successful and they can’t eat off me. They got caught stealing money from my travel/jets. Got fired. Got mad. Etc.”

Representative Silence

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Aside from Minaj’s response to the incident on Twitter, Minaj’s representatives have not provided any comment on the incident or the postponement of the concert in Manchester, England.

Career Highlights

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Nicki Minaj, born in Trinidad, is renowned for her hits “Super Freaky Girl,” “Anaconda,” and “Starships.” She has received 12 Grammy nominations, reflecting her significant impact on the music industry.

“Pink Friday 2” Tour

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While Minaj’s Manchester concert was delayed, her “Pink Friday 2” European tour includes additional concerts in Paris, Poland, Germany, Romania, Switzerland, and more.

Promoter’s Statement

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Live Nation, the Manchester concert promoter, expressed its disappointment over the postponement, emphasizing Minaj’s efforts to proceed with the concert. They cited the day’s events as making it impossible to hold the show as planned. Minaj’s representatives have not responded publicly to the incident.

Impact on Fans

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While fans were likely disappointed at the cancellation of the concert as scheduled, they should be able to witness the concert at its newly appointed time which was built into the schedule for the rest of the European tour.

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