Nicki Minaj's Manchester Concert Postponed Following Amsterdam Arrest
Nicki Minaj's Arrest and Detention
On social media, Nicki Minaj revealed that she spent between five and six hours in a jail cell before finally arriving at her hotel in Manchester around midnight. "They succeeded at their plan to not let me get on that stage tonight," she wrote on X, without specifying who she was referring to.
Minaj expressed her deepest and most sincere apologies to her fans, stating, "They sure did know exactly how to hurt me today but this too, shall pass. They’ve been doing this over & over & over & over & over again & I’ve tried so hard to not discuss it b/c [because] you guys deserve to just get the good stuff. I hate involving you in anything that isn’t for entertainment purposes only."
Rescheduled Concert Date
Minaj promised to announce a rescheduled date for her Manchester concert on Sunday, assuring fans of an "added bonus" for those holding tickets.
Footage of Arrest
Earlier, Minaj filmed part of her arrest and posted it on social media on Saturday afternoon. In the video, a police officer can seemingly be heard telling her, "You are under arrest." She also posted several messages on X, mentioning that her luggage was taken without her consent and highlighting that the incident occurred in Amsterdam, where weed is legal.
Although it is technically illegal to possess, sell, or produce drugs in the Netherlands, the country operates a policy of toleration towards the sale or possession of small amounts of certain drugs.
Concert Postponement Announcement
Live Nation issued a statement saying, "Nicki Minaj’s scheduled performance at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday 25 May has been postponed. Tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled performance, which will be announced as soon as possible. Despite Nicki’s best efforts to explore every possible avenue to make tonight’s show happen, the events of today have made it impossible. We are deeply disappointed by the inconvenience this has caused." Co-op Live echoed this statement.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Minaj is set to continue her tour in Birmingham on Sunday, followed by performances in London and Glasgow, before returning to Manchester for a second scheduled date on Thursday.
