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Nicki Minaj's England concert postponed after rapper was detained by Dutch authorities over pot

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Promoter Live Nation said the show would be rescheduled soon and tickets were honored.

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New York Post
Police attempt to arrest Nicki Minaj in Amsterdam for allegedly carrying drugs: ‘I’m not going there’ (opens New York Post)
Published May 24, 2024
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Authorities in Amsterdam attempted to arrest rapper Nicki Minaj for supposed drug possession, despite the artist’s repeated insistence that she was not carrying any contraband.
WFAA Dallas
Nicki Minaj's England concert postponed after rapper was detained by Dutch authorities over pot (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published May 25, 2024
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Promoter Live Nation said the show would be rescheduled soon and tickets were honored.
Los Angeles Times
Nicki Minaj apparently arrested in Netherlands on suspicion of drug possession (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 24, 2024
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In a video posted to Instagram Live, Minaj tells the authorities she was not carrying any drugs. Despite her denial, she was told to go to a police station.
KTVU San Francisco
Rapper Nicki Minaj films own arrest in Amsterdam (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj was apparently arrested for drug possession by Amsterdam officials, video shows.
NBC Los Angeles
Nicki Minaj apparently arrested in the Netherlands after incident involving her luggage (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published May 24, 2024
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The rapper was traveling to Manchester, England, from Amsterdam, Netherlands, for a concert on her “Pink Friday 2 World Tour.”
UPI
Nicki Minaj arrested in Netherlands ahead of U.K. concert (opens UPI)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj was arrested in the Netherlands on Saturday over an incident with her luggage, according to the rapper's social media.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Nicki Minaj reportedly arrested for drug possession in the Netherlands (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published May 24, 2024
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Rapper and pop star Nicki Minaj was reportedly arrested in the Netherlands on Saturday after police said they found drugs in her luggage when she tried to board a plane
Avclub
Nicki Minaj detained by authorities in Netherlands, says it was "sabotage" (opens Avclub)
Published May 24, 2024
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Although she ultimately made it to the next leg of her tour, Minaj was briefly detained over allegations of drug possession
Forbes
Nicki Minaj Films Herself Getting Arrested In Amsterdam For ‘Carrying Drugs’: Here’s What We Know (opens Forbes)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj, who traveled to Amsterdam for a leg of her European tour, was arrested for “carrying drugs.”
CBS News
Nicki Minaj briefly arrested, fined at Amsterdam airport after Dutch police say (opens CBS News)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj was in Amsterdam after playing a show at Ziggo's Dome on Thursday, and was on her way to Manchester, England, for the next stop in her Pink Friday 2 World Tour.
KTVZ Bend
Nicki Minaj detained in the Netherlands for ‘soft drug’ possession, according to police (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published May 24, 2024
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By Dan Heching and Mitchell McCluskey, CNN (CNN) — Rapper Nicki Minaj was stopped by Dutch authorities over the weekend for allegedly “carrying drugs,” according to police. In a video captured on the hip-hop artist’s Instagram Live – which was later disseminated online by various social media accoun…
The Daily Caller
Nicki Minaj Appears To Be Arrested At Airport After Police Allegedly Find Drugs In Luggage (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj was arrested Saturday by police at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, as seen in a video the rap artist posted of her interaction with police.
WFMZ Allentown
Nicki Minaj (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj’s concert in Manchester, England, scheduled for Saturday night was postponed after police in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country.
Deadline
Nicki Minaj Placed Under Arrest In The Netherlands (opens Deadline)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj has been placed under arrest in the Netherlands for suspicion of carrying drugs, possibly marijuana, in her luggage at the airport.
The Guardian
Nicki Minaj arrested at Netherlands airport for alleged drug possession (opens The Guardian)
Published May 24, 2024
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Rapper detained at Schiphol on suspicion of ‘possessing soft drugs’ hours before show in Manchester
Insider
Nicki Minaj searched and detained at Amsterdam airport, according to reports (opens Insider)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj was traveling from Amsterdam to Manchester on Saturday when authorities arrested her, according to Dutch media.
The Hollywood Reporter
Nicki Minaj Detained in Amsterdam After She Was Found to Be Allegedly “Carrying Drugs” (Reports) (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki MInaj was detained in Amsterdam after she was found to be allegedly 'carrying drugs' and officials 'found weed' according to social media posts.
Breitbart News
Nicki Minaj Detained by Airport Police Ahead of Manchester Concert: 'They Said They Found Weed' (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 24, 2024
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"They’re trying to keep me from MANCHESTER," a post on X from rapper Nicki Minaj read Saturday alluding to her apparent arrest in the Netherlands for allegedly carrying drugs -- the Grammy-winning crooner explained the chaotic airport scene in an Instagram Live video she posted of the incident.
Deadline
Nicki Minaj’s Show In England Postponed Following Arrest; Singer Released From Custody, Report (opens Deadline)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj's show in Manchester, England, was postponed after the singer was arrested at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on suspicion of carrying marijuana.
The Boston Globe
Nicki Minaj’s England concert postponed after rapper was detained by Dutch authorities over marijuana (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 24, 2024
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Police in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in Minaj's bags as she was preparing to leave the country.
Variety
Nicki Minaj Detained in Amsterdam for Alleged Drug Possession, Claims ‘Sabotage’ (opens Variety)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj documented her detainment in Amsterdam after authorities claimed she allegedly possessed drugs in her luggage.
Entertainment Weekly
Nicki Minaj arrested at Amsterdam airport for alleged drug possession (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published May 24, 2024
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Nicki Minaj recorded Dutch police officers arresting her for alleged drug possession at an Amsterdam airport.
Digital Journal
US rapper Nicki Minaj detained in Netherlands: media (opens Digital Journal)
Published May 25, 2024
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US rapper Nicki Minaj has been detained at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on suspicion of possessing soft drugs.
Black Enterprise
Nicki Minaj Apologizes After Arrest In The Netherlands Forces Her To Miss Concert (opens Black Enterprise)
Published May 25, 2024
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Nicki Minaj apologized to her fans after her detainment by police in Amsterdam forced her to miss a show in Manchester, England.
The Guardian
Nicki Minaj says sorry to fans as Manchester gig cancelled after arrest (opens The Guardian)
Published May 25, 2024
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US rapper detained in Amsterdam on suspicion of ‘possessing soft drugs’ before being fined by Dutch police

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