Nicki Minaj's Tour Manager De'Von Pickett Stabbed to Death in Philadelphia During 'The Pinkprint' Tour Prep

According to Minaj's Instagram and TMZ, De'Von Pickett and Eric Parker were stabbed outside of the Che Bar & Grill in Philadelphia, which ended in Pickett's death and Parker being critically injured.

The root of the stabbings took place inside the restaurant, according to NBC Philadelphia. Around 2:30 a.m. this morning, Pickett, Parker and the suspect were inside the Che Bar & Grill when a fight broke out, possibly over a recently fired employee. The fight spilled out into the street, where Pickett and Parker were stabbed.

The suspect fled the scene in a grey Buick LeSabre and police are on the lookout for the murderer, though several videos, a cellphone and a hat were recovered at the crime scene.

As for Minaj, the rapper is in mourning. She paid tribute to Pickett and Parker on Instagram this afternoon, wishing their families peace during this difficult time.

Minaj's The Pinkprint Tour will begin next month in Europe.

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