Nicki Minaj has opened up about her recent arrest in Amsterdam, describing it as one of the lowest moments of her life.
The rapper took to the livestream platform Stationhead to share her harrowing experience and express her frustration.
The Young Money star was detained on suspicion of possessing soft drugs while en route to Manchester for her Pink Friday 2 Tour.
The arrest, which Nicki Minaj livestreamed on social media, showed a member of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee informing her that she was under arrest for carrying drugs. This unexpected detention led to the abrupt cancellation of her Manchester concert, leaving fans disappointed.
In a heartfelt discussion with her fans, Minaj detailed the “disgusting” treatment she endured during her arrest. She suggested that her race played a significant role in the way she was handled by the Dutch authorities. The rapper recounted feeling incredibly low and singled out, emphasizing the distress of being unable to perform in Manchester.
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Minaj criticized the actions of the Dutch officials, noting that she felt dehumanized throughout the process. She highlighted that despite a press release stating she had been released, she was still being held, suggesting it was an attempt at damage control.
The rapper also shared her experience on Instagram, posting a video of an airline staff member informing her that her belongings and luggage had to be searched.
In her caption, Nicki accused unnamed parties of trying to sabotage her tour, alleging that everything done to her was illegal and part of a larger conspiracy to hinder her performances.
Despite the setback, Minaj has shown resilience. Although she was released after the arrest, she faces a fine to be determined by the public prosecution service. She quickly moved to reassure her fans, announcing that the Manchester show was rescheduled to June 3.