Nicki Minaj's Manchester Concert Postponed After Her Arrest and Detainment at Schiphol Airport for Allegedly Carrying Marijuana

Amsterdam, Netherlands Netherlands
Dutch authorities found marijuana in Nicki Minaj's bags at the airport.
Minaj denied that the drugs were hers and initially refused to go with the police.
Nicki Minaj is currently on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, which includes stops in several European countries.
Nicki Minaj's Manchester concert was postponed after her arrest and detainment at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport for allegedly carrying marijuana.
The rapper's representatives did not immediately respond to messages, but Live Nation confirmed the concert would be rescheduled and tickets honored.
Nicki Minaj's Manchester Concert Postponed After Her Arrest and Detainment at Schiphol Airport for Allegedly Carrying Marijuana

Nicki Minaj's Manchester concert was postponed after she was arrested and detained by Dutch authorities at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport for allegedly carrying marijuana. According to multiple sources, including the Independent and the Boston Globe, Minaj tweeted about being stopped at the airport with marijuana found in her bags. The rapper denied that the drugs were hers and initially refused to go with the police. Cannabis is tolerated for recreational use in the Netherlands but is still illegal to export.

Minaj's representatives did not immediately respond to messages regarding the incident, but Live Nation confirmed that her Manchester show would be rescheduled and tickets would be honored. The promoter expressed disappointment over the inconvenience caused to fans.

The rapper, who is best known for hits such as 'Super Freaky Girl,' 'Anaconda,' and 'Starships,' has been nominated for 12 Grammy awards throughout her career. She is currently on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, which includes stops in Paris, Poland, Germany, Romania, and Switzerland.

The exact circumstances surrounding Minaj's arrest are still unclear. The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee confirmed the arrest but did not provide further details. It is unknown if Minaj was charged with a crime or released on bail.

Minaj has previously been involved in legal issues, including an alleged backstage assault two months ago for which she and her husband were ordered to pay $500,000 to the victim. The incident resulted in delays and cancellations of some shows on her tour.

This is not the first time that Minaj has been detained at a European airport due to marijuana-related incidents. In 2018, she was questioned by French authorities after arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport with a small amount of cannabis in her luggage. She was eventually released without charge.

The incident has sparked discussions about the inconsistencies in drug laws across Europe and the potential impact on artists' careers when they encounter legal issues while traveling.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • Are there any other charges or legal consequences resulting from this incident?
  • How will this incident affect her ongoing tour and future performances?
  • Is this the first time Minaj has faced legal issues related to marijuana?

Sources

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Nicki Minaj Is Released Hours After Recording Her Arrest in Amsterdam for Allegedly ‘Carrying Drugs’

People Magazine Saturday, 25 May 2024 22:05
  • Unique Points
    • Nicki Minaj was arrested at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam for allegedly carrying drugs.
    • Minaj denied the claims of drug possession and asked for a lawyer multiple times.
    • It is currently unclear if Minaj was charged with a crime.
  • Accuracy
    • Nicki Minaj was arrested at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam due to possession of drugs.
    • Minaj was traveling from Amsterdam to Manchester, England for a concert as part of her ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour’.
    • Authorities found weed in Minaj’s bags without her consent and she claimed that her security had already advised them the pre-rolls belonged to him.
    • Police arrested Nicki Minaj for exporting ‘soft drugs’.
    • Nicki Minaj believes authorities wanted to make her late for her Manchester concert.
  • Deception (50%)
    The article reports on an arrest of Nicki Minaj for allegedly carrying drugs without disclosing any sources for the information. The author makes editorializing statements such as 'Minaj was on her way to Manchester, England, for a show part of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour' and 'Minaj has been released from police custody in the Netherlands'. These statements are not factual and add unnecessary context that could potentially manipulate the reader's emotions. The article also reports on Minaj's statements without clarifying if they are quotes or paraphrased, making it difficult to distinguish between her words and those of the author.
    • Minaj has been released from police custody in the Netherlands
    • The rapper was on her way to Manchester, England, for the next show of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Nicki Minaj film her arrest at Amsterdam airport for allegedly 'carrying drugs'

The Blaze Paul Sacca Saturday, 25 May 2024 20:11
  • Unique Points
    • Rapper Nicki Minaj was arrested at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam due to possession of drugs that she claimed belonged to her security.
    • Minaj recorded the encounter with Dutch authorities and posted it on her social media accounts, accusing authorities of trying to sabotage her tour.
    • Marijuana is legal in Amsterdam as long as an individual has no more than 5 grams of cannabis, but it is illegal to export.
  • Accuracy
    • Rapper Nicki Minaj was arrested at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam due to possession of drugs.
    • Nicki Minaj was traveling from Amsterdam to Manchester, England for a concert as part of her ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour’.
    • Minaj denied the claims of drug possession and asked for a lawyer multiple times.
    • Police arrested Nicki Minaj for exporting ‘soft drugs’
    • Nicki Minaj believes authorities wanted to make her late for her Manchester concert
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is sensationalized and misleading in its portrayal of the events surrounding Nicki Minaj's arrest. The author, Paul Sacca, uses inflammatory language such as 'carrying drugs' and 'arrest', which implies criminal intent on Minaj's part. There is no evidence presented to support this claim.
    • The article title:
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Nicki Minaj’s England concert postponed after rapper was detained by Dutch authorities over marijuana

The Boston Globe Saturday, 25 May 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Nicki Minaj's concert in Manchester was postponed after marijuana was found in her bags at the Amsterdam airport
    • Police arrested Nicki Minaj for exporting ‘soft drugs’
    • Minaj tweeted about being stopped at the airport and having marijuana found in her bags
    • Cannabis is tolerated for recreational use in the Netherlands but is still illegal to export
  • Accuracy
    • Nicki Minaj was arrested for exporting 'soft drugs'
    • Minaj tweeted about having marijuana found in her bags
    • Minaj was fined and released by Dutch authorities
    • Marijuana is tolerated for recreational use in the Netherlands but is still illegal to export
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Nicki Minaj in police custody in Amsterdam after being arrested for carrying drugs hours before her Manchester show

The Independent Graig Graziosi Saturday, 25 May 2024 21:04
  • Unique Points
    • Nicki Minaj was arrested at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport for carrying drugs in her luggage.
    • Police found pre-rolled joints in Nicki Minaj’s bags.
    • Nicki Minaj denied the drugs were hers and initially refused to go with the police.
  • Accuracy
    • Minaj was traveling from Amsterdam to Manchester, England for a concert as part of her ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour’.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication