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Nicki Minaj Discusses Her Feelings During Her Arrest In Amsterdam

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Nicki Minaj has had many eventful weeks so far in 2024. The first was when she found herself embroiled in a beef with Megan Thee Stallion. Meg threw out a diss aimed at Nicki’s husband on her song “HISS.” Minaj responded by manically retweeting her fans posts online constantly for multiple days and eventually dropping her own response track “Big Foot.” Since February, she’s made weekly news for the stops on her Pink Friday 2 tour which have often featured attention-grabbing surprise guests.

But this week may have been her most eventful in a long time. It started over the weekend when Nicki was arrested in Amsterdam for alleged drug charges. Videos of her interactions with police in the country made the rounds online as her fans took issue with her treatment. Once Minaj was released she was even more critical of the police’s behavior on social media. She was released from custody a few hours later and given a fine. She even went as far as to claim that the arrest was racially motivated and cited an incident with Ari Lennox as another example. Check out her newest statement discussing the arrest below.

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Nicki Minaj Reflects On Amsterdam Arrest

 
 
 
 
 
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In her most recent statement addressing her recent arrest, Nicki discussed having to cancel her Manchester stop because of the arrest. She claims she can’t remember the last time she felt “that low.” Thankfully for Nicki and her fans in Manchester it didn’t take long for a rescheduled tour date to emerge. Just two days after she was arrested she had another show booked to make up for the canceled date. She also recently announced a second North American leg of the tour for later this year.

What do you think of Nicki Minaj’s newest reflection on her recent arrest in Amsterdam that forced her to cancel one of her tour stops? Do you agree with her that there was a racially motivated element to her arrest? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Nicki Minaj Allegedly Arrested In Amsterdam: What We Know

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Rapper Nicki Minaj should have trended for her concert at Co-op Live in Machester, England, on Saturday, May 25, 2024, as part of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. However, she trended for the wrong reasons after reports revealed that she had been arrested in the Netherlands capital, Amsterdam. Nicki Minaj was arrested for allegedly possessing drugs. The rapper posted a video on social media showing an Amsterdam police officer explaining the reason for her arrest.

Nicki’s video sparked concern among her fans on social media. Also, fans in Manchester who were getting set for her concert that night were worried the show wouldn’t hold. Those fans’ worst fears were confirmed later after the show’s cancellation. Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj was eventually released after posting bail. She apologized to her fans in Manchester for the show’s cancellation and bemoaned her Amsterdam ordeal. Here’s all we know about Nicki Minaj’s arrest in Amsterdam.

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Nicki Minaj’s Arrest

On May 25, Nicki Minaj took to X to share updates about her detention in Amsterdam. She posted a video showing her conversation with a staff member at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. The airport staff told Nicki that police ordered her luggage to be searched. The information didn’t please Nicki, who wondered why they didn’t search it earlier. In another tweet, Nicki claimed the Amsterdam authorities had been doing everything possible to stop her tour.

One of Nicki’s fans suggested that the airport authorities waited until the last minute to search her luggage because they knew it would inconvenience her. She replied to the fan’s post, “They took my luggage & when I asked where it is they said it’s on the plane. It couldn’t have been, I just pulled up.” Nicki also shared that she never gave the airport staff her bags, adding that they were refusing to let her see her bags. In another X post, The BET Awards 2024 Best Female Hip-Hop Artist nominee wrote, “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. They got caught stealing money from my travel/jets. Got fired. Got mad. Etc.”

Nicki Minaj’s Claims

Nicki Minaj’s fans became worried as she continued to update them about her ordeal in Amsterdam. The rapper was also infuriated, as evidenced by the tone of her posts. Nicki tweeted, “This is how they plant things in your luggage,” before adding, “I’m on the jet alone.” In her next post, Nicki shed more light on what she felt caused her ordeal. She claimed that the airport authorities always try to make her book another jet. She wrote, “All b/c I fired mngmnt who I found out for years were adding on 30-50K on my jet & pocketing it. I fired a tour mngr recently who was doing the same thing & mad he got the boot. Their goal is to make me late, & to pocket 40K.”

Nicki continued posting more updates. She claimed the airport authorities were trying to keep her from Manchester. The “Super Bass” crooner revealed that her luggage was taken without her consent. She also reposted her fans’ tweets as they commented on the matter.

Nicki Minaj Reveals Amsterdam Authorities Found Weed in Her Luggage

After a while, Nicki Minaj expressed more frustration. She revealed the airport authorities accused her of carrying marijuana. Nicki wrote, “😩 now they said they found weed & that another group of ppl have to come here to weigh the pre-rolls. Keep in mind they took my bags without consent. My security has already advised them those pre-rolls belong to him. Oh yea & the pilot wants me to take my ig post down.” In another post, Nicki, who previously suggested that it was ironic for her to be detained for marijuana possession despite it being legal in the Netherlands, said her arrest was a ploy to make her late for her tour and write negative stories about her.

Nicki made more posts and reposts about her situation. She continued to emphasize her belief that the airport authorities delayed her intentionally. However, she noted, “They didn’t know I was planning for them just like they were planning for me. Me filming every single thing made them really mad.” Later, the award-winning rapper revealed she was asked to write a statement. She wrote, “Now they said I have to go 5 mins aways to make a statement about my security to the police [precinct].” Meanwhile, Robert Van Kapel, a Netherlands military police spokesperson, confirmed Nicki Minaj’s arrest. In a statement, Robert said a 41-year-old American woman was arrested for exporting “soft drugs.” However, Robert didn’t identify the woman or detail the type of drug found in her possession.

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Nicki Minaj Apologizes to Fans

Nicki Minaj calmed her worried fans’ fears hours later following her release. The Dutch police confirmed Nicki’s release in a statement. They said, “After consultation with the Public Prosecution Service, the suspect was fined and can continue her journey.” Reports later revealed that Nicki Minaj was fined €350 (about $380).

In an emotional post, Nicki thanked everyone who prayed for her amid her ordeal in Amsterdam. She revealed she was at the Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester. Nicki also claimed that she spent “5-6 hours” sitting in a jail cell. She narrated her flight experience before taking the time to appreciate Co-op Live for trying to delay the concert start time as much as possible. She wrote, “That’s why they had to do the big song & dance b/c they knew I’d still find a way to perform even if it came down to my last 90 mins in the building which would have been until 1130pm. The building was willing to go past 11pm. So grateful to them for that.”

Nicki shared that despite not hitting the stage for her concert, she got to the root of the matter in Amsterdam. She revealed that she had so much video evidence and would let her lawyers and God take charge. Afterward, Nicki apologized to her fans. She wrote, “Please please please accept my deepest & most sincere apologies. They sure did know exactly how to hurt me today but this too, shall pass. They’ve been doing this over & over & over again & I’ve tried so hard to not discuss it b/c you guys deserve to just get the good stuff. I hate involving you in anything that isn’t for entertainment purposes only.”

Nicki Postpones Manchester Concert

A sad fallout from Nicki Minaj’s arrest in Amsterdam was the postponement of her scheduled Manchester concert. She told her fans there would be a new date for the show, with the options being June or July. Nicki promised, “I’ll find a way to not only make up the date with the performance but I’m going to create an added bonus for everyone that had a tkt for this show.”

Co-op Live and the show’s promoter also confirmed the concert’s cancellation via a statement on X. The statement read, “Nicki Minaj’s performance at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday 25th May has been postponed. Tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled performance which will be announced ASAP.” The statement revealed that Nicki explored all avenues to make the show happen, but her efforts were ultimately futile. The statement concluded, “We are deeply disappointed by the inconvenience this has caused. More information will be available at your point of purchase.”

Nicki Minaj Posts New Date for Postponed Manchester Concert

However, despite postponing her Manchester concert, Nicki confirmed she would still perform in Birmingham on May 26 and honor her second Manchester show on May 30. On Monday, May 27, Nicki responded to a fan who wanted an update on the new date for her postponed Manchester concert. She wrote, “Yes, they’d like for me to do JULY 10th. They’ll send you guys official word. What do you think about that date?”

Some hours later, she posted another update. Nicki wrote, “OK guys, I was JUST RE-ADVISED that we actually CAN NOT do any other date for the make up #gagcityMANCHESTER date besides JUNE 3rd. So JUNE 3rd is the new official date for all ticket holders who originally had tickets to the MAY 25th #Manchester show.” The rapper added, “I apologize for all the inconvenience this has caused. I really hope you can make the #JUNE3rd show. It’ll be really special. Ticketmaster will contact you to advise officially. #GAGCITY Love you.”

Nicki Minaj Continues Offensive Against Amsterdam Authorities

Despite overcoming her Amsterdam troubles, Nicki Minaj still had much to say to the Amsterdam authorities. She began by reposting 2021 news articles about R&B singer Ari Lennox’s travails in the Dutch capital. One of the news reports said the Dutch police arrested Ari for being “full of emotions” and “wouldn’t calm down,” while another said she was arrested after tweeting that she was racially profiled by airline staff.

Nicki also reposted a fan’s tweet in which they advised black artists to avoid touring Amsterdam. The rapper then commented on one of the news reports about Ari. Nicki wrote, “She was “full of emotions”. She was arrested b/c she was full of emotions in AmsterDAM. Hmmmmm interesting. I didn’t know this was a “thing” there. Who spoke up for her? Could’ve easily been another Sandra Bland incident. I’m so happy she made it out alive & well.”

So far, there hasn’t been any more word from the Dutch police about Nicki Minaj’s arrest. Nicki is obviously still pissed about her ordeal and seems ready to go all the way in getting back at her perceived detractors. We can only wait to see how the situation eventually pans out. For now, Nicki remains committed to giving her Manchester fans a concert to remember on June 3.

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Nicki Minaj Officially Announces Rescheduled Manchester Show Following Amsterdam Arrest

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Nicki Minaj will officially be returning to Manchester on June 3rd after she had to cancel Saturday’s concert in the city. She made the announcement in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday following her arrest in Amsterdam over the weekend.

“OK guys, I was JUST RE-ADVISED that we actually CAN NOT do any other date for the make up #gagcityMANCHESTER date besides JUNE 3rd,” Minaj wrote on X. “So JUNE 3rd is the new official date for all ticket holders who originally had tickets to the MAY 25th #Manchester show. I apologize for all the inconvenience this has caused. I really hope you can make the #JUNE3rd show. It’ll be really special. Ticketmaster will contact you to advise officially.”

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Nicki Minaj Performs During The “Pink Friday 2 World Tour”

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 01: (Exclusive Coverage) Nicki Minaj performs during the opening night of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour at Oakland Arena on March 01, 2024, in Oakland, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation)

Authorities detained Minaj for allegedly carrying drugs with her as she attempted to travel to Manchester. She recorded the incident on Instagram Live before later calling it a “sabotage” of her tour. “They’ve been trying to stop me from coming to every show,” she 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.” She eventually confirmed that she wouldn’t make it to that night’s show but offered to say hello to fans outside of her hotel. Check out her announcement about the new dates below.

Nicki Minaj Updates Fans On Rescheduled Concert

Before then, she’ll be performing in London, Paris, and more stops. Be on the lookout for further updates on Nicki Minaj on HotNewHipHop.

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Who Is Squeeze Benz? NYC’s Infamous Street Racer Who Was Arrested

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If you’re active on social media at all, you may have already come across the fast-driving, cop-taunting daredevil by the username of Squeeze Benz. Squeeze Benz has been making street racing videos for some time now, often evading police after speeding through New York City. Investigators recently arrested Squeeze Benz after linking his vehicle registration to his Instagram handle, seemingly ending his reign over the streets despite his usual success at avoiding capture. Benz has managed to avoid investigators up to this point by employing some slick street maneuvering and stripping the license plates from his vehicles while performing stunts on the road.

With over 1 million followers on social media, Squeeze Benz has amassed major notoriety, with plenty of onlookers curious to learn more about the internet figure following his arrest. Now that his identity has been revealed, let’s look into everything we know regarding the famous viral street racer, and unpack the truth behind his hidden identity.

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The Daredevil Is Only 19 Years Old

The most shocking element of Squeeze Benz’s identity reveal was his age. Following his arrest, many discovered the young street takeover champion is a Flushing, Queens native named Antonio Ginestri. Surprisingly, Ginestri is only 19 years old, which means he likely only had his license briefly before embarking upon this bizarre undertaking. The teenage thrill seeker frequently reached top speeds of 130 miles per hour in his viral videos and always wore a mask to conceal his identity. Often, a young accomplice would appear in the seat next to him as he would taunt cops and speed away in his lineup of luxury vehicles.

Following his arrest, Deputy Commissioner of NYPD Operations Kaz Daughtry wrote on social media “One of the most prolific street racers in NYC can no longer treat the Big Apple like the Indy 500.” While Benz’s exploits were certainly dangerous to the general public, it is quite impressive that he was able to pull off these death-defying stunts at a young age. Perhaps this arrest will serve as an important life lesson for Ginestri. With any luck, he may continue driving in a competitive capacity, confined to properly zoned race tracks and other legal areas.

It Took Multiple Police Departments To Take Him Down

As previously stated, Squeeze Benz had maintained a long and documented track record of duping local cops. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that Squeeze Benz required the combined efforts of multiple departments to make the arrest. Apparently, the investigation began after Ginestri’s latest exploit, which saw him doing donuts around police vehicles on April 11. While he was ultimately able to escape police pursuit with a high-speed departure and some quick maneuvering, the police were able to trace his car back to the Squeeze Benz account. From there, it was only a matter of time before the authorities connected the dots.

The NYPD Auto Crimes division then collaborated with the Newark Police force in order to tie Ginestri back to the Squeeze Benz alias, following an unrelated incident that saw Ginestri allegedly assaulting another young man inside an Astoria deli. Police charged Ginestri with reckless driving, eluding police, theft, conspiracy, and employing a juvenile in the commission of a crime after identifying him as the street racer. That last charge likely relates to Squeeze Benz’s penchant for bringing friends along to ride shotgun. The young men are often seen clutching at their passenger seat as Benz skids away from the police at top speeds.

This Is Not Ginestri’s First Arrest

Despite his young age, this most recent run-in with the police is somehow not Squeeze Benz’s first-ever arrest. In fact, the 19-year-old had just pleaded guilty to an unrelated crime in March, only weeks before the investigation into the Squeeze Benz account began. The March arrest saw Ginestri plead guilty to possessing a stolen motorcycle. This guilty plea carried with it a $3,000 fine.

At this time, lawyers for the young man have not released an official statement on his behalf, though folks have been going wild over Squeeze Benz on social media circles across the world. Not much is truly known about the street racer, though his anti-police stance has made him something of a local celebrity, increasing his follower count with each passing day.

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Sean Kingston’s Mother Is Out Of Jail After Shocking Arrest For Fraud

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Sean Kingston’s family was in for a big shock last week, as he and his mother were both arrested on accusations of fraud and theft. Whereas authorities caught the singer at a concert in California, where he remains awaiting his extradition hearing for Florida, they brought Janice Turner into custody during Thursday’s (May 23) raid on his Florida home. According to court records, she faces eight charges including organizing a scheme of defraudation, grand theft, and identity theft. The 61-year-old attended her bail hearing on Friday (May 24) and later provided the $160,000 bail that led to her Sunday afternoon (May 26) release from the Broward County jail, according to TMZ.

Furthermore, police also arrested Sean Kingston that Thursday while he was in Fort Irwin, California for a performance at a military event. It’s a little unclear whether he’s been in jail this whole time or if he already had his extradition hearing and is just waiting for the next steps. Either way, it looks like they both have a lot of legal issues to deal with for the rest of 2024. It would also add onto their previous history, as Janice Turner already has a 2005 conviction for bank fraud.

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Sean Kingston’s Mother Attends Bail Hearing

Meanwhile, as for the raid on Sean Kingston’s Florida home, TMZ reportedly obtained some photos from inside the property (which you can check out with the “Via” link down below) that detail some of what went down. Apparently, the cops got some valuable merchandise and property out of the house, including a massive LED television set valued at $150,000. This could relate to how authorities want the Kingstons to repay for their alleged crimes. The claims are that they stole almost $500,000 in jewelry, over $200,000 from Bank Of America, $160,000 from a car dealer, $100,000 from First Republic Bank, and $86,000 for a custom bed.

As such, this totals over $1 million in allegedly stolen goods, services, or fraudulent transactions, which is a pretty steep amount to answer for. This hasn’t resulted in much sympathy from the entertainment world, as The Game recently clowned Turner’s mugshot. However, there’s a chance that this could all turn around for Sean Kingston, so we’ll have to see what other updates emerge. Stressing out about prison is one thing, but dealing with your mother’s place in it must be another feeling entirely that is now moot.

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Nicki Minaj Fans Celebrate Her Freedom With Chants Outside Her Hotel Room Following Arrest

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Fans of Nicki Minaj came out in droves to support the rapper in Manchester outside of her hotel after she was arrested in Amsterdam over the weekend. Earlier in the day, she announced the cancelation of her show at the city’s Co-Op Live due to the airport hold-up. Apologizing to her fans on social media, she revealed the location of where she was staying and asked them to stop by.

“I love you and I’m so sorry this happened tonight,” Minaj said in a video posted on social media. In another post on X (formerly Twitter), she added: “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.”

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Nicki Minaj Performs On “Pink Friday 2” Tour At Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 30: (Exclusive Coverage) Nicki Minaj performs onstage during her Pink Friday 2 World Tour at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

Minaj made headlines for live streaming the arrest on Instagram, showing officers accusing her of carrying drugs. “They’ve been trying to stop me from coming to every show,” she wrote on X afterward. “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.” She was eventually released after a several-hour delay that caused her to cancel that night’s concert.

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Island Boys’ Kodiyakredd Insists He Was Taken To Jail For “No Reason”

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Over the weekend, it was reported that Island Boys member Franky Venegas, who also goes by Kodiyakredd, was arrested in Fort Lauderdale Friday night for various driving-related offenses. He’s accused of reckless driving, false ID, and operating a vehicle without a valid license. His twin brother and the other half of the musical duo, Flyysoulja, was quick to show him support on social media. “Free him. Flysoulja x kodiyakredd real brother got you,” he wrote on TikTok.

It appears as though the 22-year-old has since been released from police custody after getting booked into the Broward County Jail. In a new clip obtained by Daily Mail, he’s seemingly back at home as he provides fans with an update. According to him, he’s completely unbothered by the arrest. Moreover, he believes he was taken to jail for no reason.

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Kodiyakredd Looks Unbothered Following Recent Arrest

“Yo, I’m going to jail for no reason bro,” he said in one clip, which was followed by his update. “I’m out by the way,” he began. “I came out early as f*ck in the morning, y’all know what time it is.” Kodiyakredd continued, lighting up and insisting he doesn’t care at all about his latest legal issues. “I’m gonna be chillin’, I don’t give a f*ck,” he explained. Unfortunately for Kodiyakredd, this wasn’t his first run-in with the police, as he was also arrested in May of last year for alleged domestic battery.

At the time, his then-girlfriend alerted authorities after he allegedly pushed her into a pool at a Florida Airbnb. She was later taken to a hospital and treated for injuries to her chin, legs and arms. He denied the allegations, and the charges were later dismissed. What do you think of the Island Boys’ Kodiyakredd’s update after getting arrested for alleged reckless driving, false ID, and more? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nicki Minaj Concert Canceled In Manchester After Arrest & Release In Amsterdam

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Nicki Minaj’s recent arrest in Amsterdam over weed possession, which she insinuated was due to discrimination, resulted in a bigger hiccup than maybe some fans expected. Moreover, the Co-Op, the Manchester, England venue where she scheduled to play on Saturday (May 25) for her Pink Friday 2 world tour, announced that they had to cancel the concert. ” [We have postponed] Nicki Minaj’s scheduled performance at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday 25th May,” the IG announcement read. “Tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled performance which [we will announce] ASAP.

“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 continued. “We are deeply disappointed by the inconvenience this has caused. More information will be available at your point of purchase.” While Nicki Minaj is already free from Dutch custody, we’d guess that this won’t be the last that we hear from her, her team, or her fans when it comes to this situation. All we can hope for is that the rest of this magnanimous trek proceeds swimmingly and without undeserved and stressful situations.

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In other news, at least the Trinidadian MC has some new accolades to celebrate, although all this legal trouble probably dampened the desire to rejoice. Nicki Minaj’s “Bang Bang” with Jessie J and Ariana Grande is now her second Diamond-certified song, speaking to how that track withstood the test of time as a pop banger. Over the next few years, maybe even months, we’ll probably see many more of her biggest hits reach this commercial peak. Maybe it’ll be your favorite, maybe it’ll be one of the 2010s EDM crossovers, and maybe it hasn’t even come out yet.

That’s just how good Nicki Minaj is, just in case the wild success of the Pink Friday 2 world tour didn’t already indicate that. Hopefully fans in Manchester have another opportunity soon to see their fav, and the Co-Op’s announcement indicates that they will reschedule the show as soon as possible. So with that in mind, we’ll see whether the second attempt happens this summer or later this year. In fact, with that second North American leg on the way, maybe she has a chance to hop across the pond real quick.

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The Game Clowns Sean Kingston’s Mother After Her Mugshot Surfaces Online

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Last week, Sean Kingston and his mother Janice Turner made headlines after officials raided the artist’s Florida mansion. Reportedly, the raid was conducted in connection to a lawsuit filed against Kingston earlier this year by Ver Ver Entertainment LLC. The company accuses him of failing to follow through with an agreement to make promotional videos with Justin Bieber in exchange for a $150K entertainment system. According to them, the entertainment system in question is allegedly still in his possession despite him not paying for it in its entirety.

His mother was taken into custody on the scene, though Kingston himself wasn’t home during the raid. Hours later, he was arrested at a concert in California on fraud and theft charges. Now, Turner’s mugshot has surfaced online, and unsurprisingly, most social media users are being anything but nice.

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The Game Says He’s “Out”

The Game even took to No Jumper‘s Instagram comments section to weigh in yesterday. According to him, however, he’s better off refraining from saying anything at all. “Unmmm… aite, I’m out,” he wrote simply. His comment has other users split. While some aren’t surprised that he decided to chime in, others are telling him to mind his own business, as it appears as though Kingston and his family are already dealing with enough.

Turner is far from the only person he’s clowned on as of late, however. Earlier this month, The Game also went after Meek Mill. The Philadelphia-born performer had shared an apparent vacation selfie, prompting The Game to sarcastically comment “life is good.” What do you think of Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, getting arrested following a raid of his Florida home? What about The Game weighing in on Turner’s mugshot? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nicki Minaj Insinuates Amsterdam Arrest Was Racial Profiling, Brings Up Ari Lennox’s Experience

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Nicki Minaj is now free from custody in Amsterdam, where authorities shockingly arrested her for drug possession without much of an explanation. However, despite the very vague and concerning nature of this arrest, it seems like she was finally able to get out of that situation with no further hiccups. Now, it’s time for Roman to look back on what happened, and she thinks that it’s a much more discriminatory situation than some might believe. Moreover, she took to Twitter early Sunday morning (May 26) to speak on Ari Lennox’s arrest in Amsterdam a couple of years ago, and to reference the controversial and tragic case of Sandra Bland, who police arrested for a traffic stop and found deceased in jail days later.

“[Ari Lennox] was ‘full of emotions,’” Nicki Minaj’s tweet began. “She was arrested b/c she was full of emotions in AmsterDAM. Hmmmmm interesting. I didn’t know this was a ‘thing’ there. Who spoke up for her? Could’ve easily been another Sandra Bland incident. I’m so happy she made it out alive & well.” If you’re unfamiliar with Ari Lennox’s story, authorities arrested her in Amsterdam for reportedly disorderly conduct, but many felt like there was racial motivation..

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Nicki Minaj Speaks On Ari Lennox Amsterdam Situation After Her Arrest

Even with all this controversy in mind, the Pink Friday 2 tour has still been as successful as ever, with a second North American leg gracing fans very soon. This really excited Nicki Minaj’s die-hards, even if this news about the arrest makes every performance a little more stressful for fans given the bizarre and out-of-nowhere hiccups that she faced along the road. This isn’t the first time that she dealt with extenuating circumstances that threatened to delay or sabotage the trek. In fact, a lot of fans (and maybe the Trinidadian MC herself) think that these represent deliberate attempts to bring her down.

While that is more of a conspiratorial take, there is also plenty of success that Nicki Minaj deserved to celebrate if it wasn’t for this arrest. “Bang Bang” just became her second Diamond song, and Pink Friday 2‘s hits still have plenty of mileage. This tour could be a space for Nicki to celebrate herself, her fans, her material, and her trajectory. Sadly, it sometimes made her reckon with the pitfalls of fame and potential discrimination, but we hope things pick up from here and that the shows make it all somewhat worth it.

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