Rapper Nicki Minaj took to social media early Saturday morning to film her apparent arrest in Amsterdam.
Authorities at the Amsterdam airport attempted to take Minaj into custody for drug possession, according to her Instagram Live video, where she recorded the encounter.
Although Instagram Live footage is only available while being recorded, videos of the encounter have been re-shared on Instagram, showing the airport officials telling Minaj she is under arrest and her baggage needs to be searched. A spokesperson for Royal Netherlands Marechaussee informed NBC News that Schiphol Airport had arrested a 41-year-old woman for “possession of soft drugs.”
In the video, an official is heard saying that Minaj is being arrested for “carrying drugs,” and she was instructed to get into their vehicle so she could be transported to the police station. “I’m not going in there. I need a lawyer present,” Minaj replied.
Eventually, Minaj, whose legal name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, got into the official vehicle and became concerned about making her upcoming show in Manchester, England.
The “Super Bass” singer hears the official promising to “get [her] there” as soon as possible. Currently, on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, Nicki’s booking at an Amsterdam police station remains unclear.
Following the conclusion of her Instagram Live, Minaj posted a video on the platform featuring a conversation with a man who informed her that her bags required a search.
“The police officer told me we had to search for all the luggage and everything.”I’m so sorry to say that,” the officer told Minaj.
“But isn’t that what you planned on doing from the start?” “Why didn’t you guys search it before it went on the plane?” Minaj asked. Minaj asked.
The official told Minaj that they did a “random, quick check” before her luggage boarded her private plane, but because she “filmed” the officer, they wanted to do a more in-depth search.
“First and foremost, it’s because you filmed him…”He doesn’t believe that you don’t have more with you than you say,” the official shared.
Minaj attempted to defend herself, saying, “No, he asked me if I had any more in those purses, to which I replied, ‘No,’ and then asked, ‘Where are my bags?’ “They took my bags and put them on the plane before I could know what bags were there.”
Minaj took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and shared with her fans, “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 advised them that those pre-rolls belong to him. Oh yeah, and the pilot wants me to take my Instagram post down.”
Reps for Minaj and the Amsterdam airport have yet to respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
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