Nicki Minaj’s trip to Amsterdam took a shocking turn when she was arrested on suspicion of drug possession.
Nicki Minaj arrested in Amsterdam: Here’s what we know
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A video circulating on social media shows Minaj being confronted by Dutch police, where she demanded legal representation.
In the clip, an officer told her:
“Because you’re carrying drugs.”
Minaj repeatedly denied the allegations, insisting, “I’m not carrying drugs. I am not going in there. I need a lawyer present now.” The officer then informed her:
“You have to go to the police station […] you are under arrest.”
Minaj, visibly surprised, responded, “So I’m under arrest? Under arrest for what? I need a lawyer ’cause I don’t know where I’m going.”
This incident follows another earlier confrontation at the airport, suggesting trouble was brewing for the rapper.
Hours before her arrest, Minaj had posted a video showing airport authorities conducting a thorough search of her luggage after allegedly finding something suspicious in her purse.
In the video, an airport official explained to Minaj:
“Police officers told me we have to offload all the luggage and search everything in your luggage. I am so sorry to do that. They did a random quick check, but now they want to open these things.”
He mentioned that the original check was cut short because Minaj was filming the interaction.
Minaj, believing there’s a conspiracy to derail her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, wrote in the caption:
“They’ve been trying to stop me from coming to every show. They took my bags before I could see them. Put it on the plane. Now saying they’re waiting on customs. This is what it looks like when ppl are paid big money to try to sabotage a tour after all else failed. Everything they’ve done is illegal.”
The situation escalated quickly, with Minaj now facing legal troubles in Amsterdam.
The details surrounding the arrest remain murky, with fans and media eagerly awaiting updates.
Watch the live video of Nicki Minaj’s arrest below: