Nicki Minaj’s much-anticipated Pink Friday 2 tour in Manchester, England, faced a significant setback this weekend. The rapper encountered legal trouble just hours before her scheduled performance, leading to the postponement of the show.
Nicki Minaj Detained in Amsterdam
Nicki Minaj was briefly detained by Amsterdam authorities at Schiphol Airport on suspicion of carrying drugs in her bag. The Dutch authorities confirmed the incident, stating, “We have just released a 41-year-old American woman who we arrested this afternoon at Schiphol on suspicion of exporting soft drugs.” Although Minaj was fined, the exact amount was not disclosed. This unexpected event occurred just before her performance in Manchester, causing significant disruption to her tour schedule.
In response to the incident, the organizers at Co-op Live Arena released a statement explaining the situation and expressing their disappointment. “Despite Nicki’s best efforts to explore every possible avenue to make tonight’s show happen, the events of today have made it impossible,” the statement read. They also assured fans that tickets for the postponed concert would remain valid for the rescheduled date, which has yet to be announced.
Fan Reactions and Social Media
The news of the postponed concert left fans disappointed and eager for updates. Photos and videos from Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 tour have been circulating on social media, capturing moments from previous shows. However, the cancellation of the Manchester performance has dampened the excitement for many. Minaj herself took to social media to share bits and pieces of the incident, expressing her frustration and claiming that there were deliberate attempts to sabotage her tour.
Minaj’s Response to the Incident
During a pre-concert livestream, Minaj was seen approached by police who asked her to stop the show and cooperate in the investigation. She expressed her frustration, saying, “But isn’t that what you planned on doing from the get-go? Why didn’t you guys search it before it went on the plane?” Minaj further claimed that individuals were trying to sabotage her tour due to its success, stating, “They’re being paid big money to try to sabotage my tour b/c soooooo many ppl are mad that it’s this successful & they can’t eat off me.”
Future of the Pink Friday 2 Tour
The Pink Friday 2 tour was one of the most highly awaited concerts in the UK. The rescheduled date for the Manchester show has not been announced yet, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further updates. Despite this setback, Minaj’s fans remain hopeful that the tour will continue successfully.