Nicki Minaj’s Manchester Concert Postponed After Amsterdam Arrest

American rapper Nicki Minaj‘s highly anticipated concert at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester was abruptly postponed after she was detained in Amsterdam earlier on the same day. The incident at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport led to Minaj’s temporary arrest on suspicion of exporting soft drugs, causing a ripple effect on her scheduled performance in the UK.

Despite the singer’s release later in the evening following a fine for the alleged offense in the Netherlands, she was unable to make it to Manchester for the concert, disappointing thousands of eager fans who had already entered the venue in high spirits.

Live Nation, the concert organizers, issued a statement expressing their regret over the last-minute change and assured ticket holders that the show would be rescheduled, with original tickets remaining valid for the new date.

Minaj took to social media to document her ordeal, claiming that authorities found drugs in her luggage without her permission and suggested that the situation was an attempt to hinder her journey to Manchester.

The unfolding drama, involving claims of interference and delays, stirred confusion among fans awaiting the start of the performance, with many expressing hope that Minaj would still make it to the stage.

As part of her ongoing Pink Friday 2 World Tour, the rapper’s upcoming shows in Birmingham, London, Glasgow, and Manchester have now come under scrutiny following the unexpected postponement of the Manchester gig.

The Co-op Live Arena, which recently opened amidst a string of technical issues and rescheduled events, has faced challenges since its launch, including incidents during soundchecks and ventilation problems that disrupted initial performances by other artists.