Nicki Minaj’s highly anticipated concert in Manchester, England, set for Saturday, May 25th, was abruptly postponed after the rapper was detained at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. The incident, which involved a six-hour legal ordeal and a monetary fine, stemmed from airport security finding marijuana pre-rolls in the luggage of her entourage.

The delay occurred as Minaj was traveling from a successful concert in Amsterdam on Thursday to her next performance in the UK. According to Minaj, the pre-rolled marijuana joints belonged to a member of her security team. She took to social media to share her frustration, stating, “They succeeded at their plan to not let me get on that stage tonight.”

In a series of posts and live videos, Minaj documented the incident, highlighting her detention by Amsterdam police and expressing her displeasure over the treatment she received. “Keep in mind they took my bags without consent,” she wrote. “My security has already advised them those pre-rolls belong to him.”

The videos showed Minaj interacting with airport authorities, capturing the tense moments as she navigated the unexpected legal challenge. Despite the setback, the rapper maintained her composure and kept her fans informed throughout the ordeal.

The Manchester concert has been rescheduled, and Minaj expressed her regret over the inconvenience caused to her fans. “I’m so sorry, Manchester. I promise to make it up to you,” she wrote. The incident underscores the stringent drug policies at European airports and serves as a reminder of the potential complications international artists can face while touring.

As the news spread, fans and industry insiders have been supportive of Minaj, expressing their frustration over the incident and their eagerness to see her back on stage. The rapper’s resilience and transparency during the episode have only strengthened her bond with her audience.