#FreeNicki Trends On X As Nicki Minaj Gets Arrested For Alleged Drug Possession

Nicki Minaj revealed that Amsterdam authorities attempted to detain her for alleged drug possession, which she denied, stating the weed pre-rolls found belonged to her security.

Despite her protests, Minaj was seen entering a police vehicle. She expressed concerns about her upcoming Manchester show and accused her former team of sabotaging her travel plans.

Meanwhile, Minaj recently announced a second U.S. leg of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, set to begin in September, nearly a year after the first leg.

Taking to Instagram Live and multiple posts on X, Minaj revealed that authorities in Amsterdam tried to detain her for alleged drug possession.

In the live video, an official is heard stating their intent to arrest the “Pink Friday” hitmaker for purportedly “carrying drugs,” which she vehemently denied.

Minaj shared via X on Saturday, “Now they said they found weed and that another group of people have to come here to weigh the pre-rolls.”

She continued: “Keep in mind they took my bags without consent. My security has already told them those pre-rolls belong to him. Oh, and the pilot wants me to take my Instagram post down.”

In another update, the rapper added: “Now they said I have to go 5 mins away to make a statement about my security to the police precinct.”

“I’m not going in there. I need a lawyer present,” Minaj insisted. However, despite her protests, the 41-year-old eventually entered a police vehicle, as shown in her video.

The “Barbie World” rapper later expressed worry about her upcoming performance, but an officer reassured her that efforts would be made to “get her there” as soon as possible. It remains unclear if she was officially detained.

Over on X (formerly Twitter), fans were furious over the rapper getting arrested for drug possession.

“The craziest news to wake up to. Amsterdam, get it together & fast! This arrest was so uncalled for. #FreeNicki,” a fan of the rapper wrote.

Another said, “BARBZ, NICKI MINAJ HAS JUST BEEN ARRESTED BY THE ROYAL MARECHAUSSEE IN THE NETHERLANDS FOR POSSESSION OF DRUGS DESPITE THE FACT MARIJUANA BEING LEGAL WE GOTTA DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO HELP HER #FREENICKI.:

One angry fan stated, “Weed is LEGAL in small amounts in Amsterdam. ONE BLUNT does NOT violate any laws. Amsterdam has arrested an innocent Black woman; THIS WILL NOT STAND. #FreeNicki”

“I think it’s crazy that they will try to stop someone who has a positive impact on their city and brings tourism for a SOLD OUT SHOW…. They should be treating you with the HIGHEST level of respect,” a fourth user criticized.

Some fans who are awaiting Minaj’s performance in Manchester say the rapper has been released and will still perform. However, Minaj herself has yet to confirm this claim.

A person on X also noted that the arena doors to her concert have been opened, indicating that Minaj has been set free.

They wrote, “They opened the arena doors, Barbz. This [is] the only update we have, but this is a good sign that she’s still performing. Thank you, Jesus!! [Please] protect Nicki at all costs! #FreeNicki#GagCityManchester.”

Minaj is currently on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, and her show is scheduled for Saturday evening in Manchester, U.K.

In a separate tweet, the rapper accused her former team of deliberately hindering her travel plans, writing: “They try to make me book another jet every time. All [because] I fired [management] who I found out for years were adding on 30-50K on my jet & pocketing it. I fired a tour [manager] recently who was doing the same thing & mad he got the boot. Their goal is to make me late & to pocket 40k.”

She continued in another tweet: “It’s to try to make me late so that they can write negative stories. Jealousy is a disease. You know the rest.”

Before the altercation with authorities, Minaj announced a second U.S. leg of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour due to its success.

The “Anaconda” hitmaker shared the news on her social media, stating she’ll return to the U.S. in September, almost a year after starting the first leg in November.

“We did it, Barbz,” she wrote. “The first U.S. leg of the #PinkFriday2 #GAGCITY TOUR was so successful, I was offered a 2nd leg starting in September. Sign up now & tickets will go on sale in a few more days.”

She added: “Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. God is good. Don’t you ever give up. You got this. Let’s go!!!!!!! #NickiAnnouncement.”

The specific dates and locations for the upcoming shows are still under wraps, but fans can register for the pre-sale and get an early glimpse of the potential cities the rapper might visit.