Nicki Minaj Arrested in Netherlands Over Possession of Soft Drugs, as Reported by Police
A video surfaced online from Nicki Minaj's Instagram Live that shows her interacting with the police at the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. In the footage, the rapper discusses "pre-rolls" that were found, leading to her being taken out of her car and escorted into a police van. Confused, she inquires why she needs to enter the vehicle, only to be informed she's under arrest for possessing drugs. Minaj denies having any illegal substances on her person and demands to know the address of the police station. She also requests the presence of her lawyer. As she continues filming, the police ask her to stop.
CNN contacted the Amsterdam authorities using the name Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, who they identified as the 41-year-old American arrested with "soft drugs" at the airport. She's now under investigation at the local police station. They've also contacted Nicki Minaj's representatives for a statement.
Minaj is in the middle of her Pink Friday 2 Tour, which is promoting her latest album release this year. She visited Manchester, UK earlier that day and had performed in Amsterdam the night before.
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During her Pink Friday 2 Tour, Nicki Minaj expressed her love for entertainment, performing in Manchester earlier and Amsterdam the night before the incident. Despite the legal troubles related to soft drug possession, Nicki Minaj's audience continues to look forward to her lively performances and energetic shows.
Source: edition.cnn.com
