Nicki Minaj’s fans in Manchester turned out in large numbers to show their support after the rapper faced an unexpected hiccup. She was arrested in Amsterdam over the weekend, leading to the cancelation of her concert at Co-Op Live.
Earlier that day, Minaj took to social media to apologize for the inconvenience and revealed where she was staying. She posted a heartfelt video, saying, “I love you and I’m so sorry this happened tonight.” In another post on X (formerly Twitter), she mentioned, “I’m going on the balcony so if you’re outside I’ll be able to see you & I may come downstairs. I’ll be out there for about an hour. Rlly (really) wanted to at least get to see you.”
Her fans, eager to catch even a glimpse of the artist, gathered outside her hotel. True to her word, Minaj waved at them from the balcony, creating a memorable moment despite the day’s chaos.
The incident that led to this fan gathering was Minaj’s arrest in Amsterdam, which she live-streamed on Instagram. During the stream, officers could be seen accusing her of carrying drugs. “They’ve been trying to stop me from coming to every show,” Minaj later wrote on X. “They took my bags before I could see them. Put it on the plane. Now saying they’re waiting on customs. This is what it looks like when ppl are paid big money to try to sabotage a tour after all else failed. Everything they’ve done is illegal.”
The delay from her arrest led to the unfortunate need to cancel her scheduled concert in Manchester. Minaj’s fans, however, remained supportive. Social media buzzed with clips of her fans outside the hotel, shared widely by outlets like The Shade Room.
Despite the disruption, Nicki Minaj’s connection with her fans only seemed to strengthen, demonstrating their unwavering support in times of trouble.
