Nicki Minaj released after apparent arrest in the Netherlands on suspicion of exporting soft drugs
Nicki Minaj was traveling from Amsterdam to Manchester, England, for a concert as part of her “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” when she was reportedly detained by Dutch authorities on suspicion of exporting soft drugs. The 41-year-old rapper, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, was fined and released from custody on Saturday, allowing her to continue her journey. According to a police statement posted on social media, Minaj was allowed to resume her travels after paying the fine. Her concert in Manchester, scheduled for that night at the Co-op Live arena, was postponed due to the incident. Live Nation UK expressed regret over the situation, acknowledging Minaj's efforts to proceed with the show despite the unforeseen complications. They assured ticket holders that their tickets would remain valid for the rescheduled concert. Although the police did not explicitly name Minaj in their official statements, a spokesperson confirmed that a 41-year-old American woman was arrested a...