The 'curse' of Co-Op Live continues: Problem-plagued Manchester arena is hit by ANOTHER last minute cancellation as Nicki Minaj's show is axed with thousands of fans already inside following the star's arrest in Amsterdam Nicki Minaj was released after her arrest on suspicion of exporting soft drugs Were YOU at the Co-Op Live show? Email [email protected] By Elena Salvoni Published: 01:11 BST, 26 May 2024 | Updated: 01:16 BST, 26 May 2024 e-mail 1 View comments The cancellation of Nicki Minaj 's Co-op Live Arena show in Manchester after she was arrested in Amsterdam is just the latest issue to hit the troubled new venue, with disgruntled music fans labelling it 'cursed'.
Thousands of fans were allowed into the venue despite the 41-year-old star being detained at Schiphol Airport on suspicion of possessing soft drugs. She was fined and released from custody a few hours later. Footage from inside Co-op Live, which is the UK's biggest indoor arena with a capacity of 23,500, showed fans waiting patiently for the star to arrive - despite seemingly receiving no updates on her whereabouts.
When an announcement was finally made, fans were heard booing and shouting in disbelief, with organisers saying they were 'deeply disappointed by the inconvenience this has caused'. It is just the latest problem to hit the £365 million arena, which belatedly opened this month after being plagued by setbacks. The venue's opening concert by rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was cancelled three ti.
