Hip-hop superstar Nicki Minaj was arrested in Amsterdam moments after arriving in the Netherlands. Minaj streamed the entire incident on Instagram Live. During the stream, she claimed she was being arrested for “carrying drugs.”
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Although the Instagram Live video is no longer available on her account, videos of her arrest have circulated on social media. During the video, airport officials can be heard telling Minaj she is under arrest. They also claim they need to search her personal baggage.
A Royal Netherlands Marechaussee spokesperson told NBC News that Minaj had been arrested at Schiphol Airport for “possession of soft drugs.”
Nicki Minaj has reportedly been arrested by Dutch police while on live. pic.twitter.com/ne3DdEmm9I
— Rap Alert (@rapalert6) May 25, 2024
Nicki Minaj Arrested in Amsterdam for Drug Possession
During her arrest, Minaj initially appeared as if she did not want to cooperate. When asked to step into a police vehicle, Minaj said “I’m not going in there. I need a lawyer present.”
She also stated that she was concerned about missing her next concert in Manchester. The officer responded, saying he “try to get [her] there” as soon as possible.
“The police officer told me we have to also search all the luggage and to search everything. I’m so sorry to say that,” the officer stated.
“But isn’t that what you planned on doing from the get-go? Why didn’t you guys search it before it went on the plane?” Minaj asked.
Minaj took to X (formerly Twitter) to provide an update before her arrest. “Now they said they found weed & that another group of ppl have to come here to weigh the pre-rolls.”
😩 now they said they found weed & that another group of ppl have to come here to weigh the pre-rolls. Keep in mind they took my bags without consent. My security has already advised them those pre-rolls belong to him. Oh yea & the pilot wants me to take my ig post down.
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) May 25, 2024
This is a developing story.