Nicki Minaj's Shocking Airport Arrest: What Really Happened

Nicki Minaj filmed her own arrest at Amsterdam airport on social media.

Minaj was arrested for possession of soft drugs by airport authorities.

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Videos of the arrest were re-shared on Instagram showing officials talking to Minaj.

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Minaj insisted she needed a lawyer present before getting into the official vehicle.

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She was worried about making her upcoming show in Manchester, England.

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Police told Minaj they would try to get her to her show as soon as possible.

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Nicki Minaj's luggage was searched after her Instagram Live ended.

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Police wanted to do a more in-depth search because Minaj filmed the initial encounter.

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Nicki Minaj took to X (Twitter) to inform fans that weed was found in her bags.

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Minaj claimed the pre-rolls belonged to her security and criticized the search process.

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