Nicki Minaj arrested in Amsterdam for carrying marijuana? Know what has happened

Nicki Minaj, the 12-time Grammy nominee, was reportedly arrested in Amsterdam. Later, she was released. Multiple reports have claimed that the singer-superstar was possessing 'drugs' but there was not official confirmation regarding this.

A video went viral on the social media which purportedly shows police telling Minaj that she was arrested because she was carrying drugs. However, the video also shows Minaj refuting the claims of Police and claiming that she was not possessing drugs, as per a USA Today report.

However, multiple reports have confirmed that Minaj was released. Amsterdam Police told USA Today they can not provide information on matters related individuals aged more than 18 years due to the data privacy law.


Meanwhile, AP reported that Nicki Minaj's concert in Manchester scheduled for Saturday night was postponed after police in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country. Promoter Live Nation said the performance will be rescheduled and tickets will be honoured.

"Despite Nicki's best efforts to explore every possible avenue to make tonight's show happen, the events of today have made it impossible," the promoter said in a statement. "We are deeply disappointed by the inconvenience this has caused."

Robert Van Kapel, a spokesperson for the Netherlands military police, said a 41-year-old American woman had been arrested for exporting "soft drugs." He did not identify the woman or elaborate on the type of drugs in question. Police later tweeted that they fined the woman and released her, as per an AP report.

Earlier, Minaj claimed on social media that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol officials were allegedly trying to 'sabotage' her.

FAQs

Q1. What is the age of Nicki Minaj?
A1. Nicki Minaj is 41-year-old.

Q2. Where was Nicki Minaj's show?
A2. Nicki Minaj's concert in Manchester scheduled for Saturday night was postponed after police in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country.