Nicki Minaj detained in Amsterdam over drug allegations; her scheduled Manchester performance canceled as a result.
The 41-year-old artist was held by Dutch military police, who confirmed the arrest but did not initially identify Minaj. However, later social media posts confirmed her involvement, detailing her release after being fined.
The incident unfolded just hours before her Manchester show was set to begin, leaving fans disappointed and organizers scrambling to address the sudden disruption.
Despite Minaj’s attempts to resolve the situation, including sharing encounters with airport staff on social media, the ordeal ultimately led to the cancellation of her highly anticipated performance.