by Venus Sanders
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Rapper Nicki Minaj found herself in a dramatic encounter with Amsterdam police upon her arrival in the Netherlands, with allegations of drug possession swirling around her. The incident unfolded in a series of videos shared by Minaj on her Instagram Live on Saturday afternoon, just before the European leg of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour was set to kick off. While Minaj vehemently denied the allegations, the encounter was captured and shared with her millions of followers in real-time.
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In the video posted by Minaj, a police officer is seen informing her that she is being detained for allegedly “carrying drugs” and requesting her cooperation to enter a police vehicle. However, Minaj refuted the claim, asserting that she was “not carrying drugs” and insisting on having her lawyer present during the interaction.
Despite the tense exchange, officers assured Minaj that they would facilitate her travel to her scheduled performance in Manchester, England, later that evening. Minaj's tour itinerary includes multiple shows across the United Kingdom, with performances lined up in Birmingham and three other U.K. cities in the following week.
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In a subsequent video shared on Instagram, an official is heard informing Minaj that authorities would conduct a thorough search of her luggage. Minaj later took to Twitter to address the situation, acknowledging the police's claim of finding marijuana but asserting that the substance belonged to her security staff. She also expressed frustration over the handling of her belongings, stating that her bags were taken without her consent.
Furthermore, Minaj revealed that her decision to document the encounter by filming it angered the authorities, and she suggested that her plane had been delayed, referencing her scheduled departure to England.
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The incident has sparked widespread speculation and garnered significant attention on social media platforms, with fans and observers closely following developments surrounding Minaj's encounter with Amsterdam police. As the situation continues to unfold, many await further updates from the rapper regarding the outcome of the ordeal.