2 Members of Nicki Minaj's Tour Crew Stabbed, One Dead at Philly Bar

Our prayers go out to Nicki Minaj and her entire camp. Early Wednesday Nicki Minaj lost one of her crew members after a verbal altercation escalated at a East Mount Airy bar in Philly. De'Von Pickett (29) aka. Day Day was pronounced dead when he arrived at a local Einstein Medical Hospital and the other victim, Eric Parker (27), is in critical condition......

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Nicki tweeted confirmation of the incident:

Two members of my team were stabbed last night in Philly. One was killed. They had only been there for two days rehearsing for the tour.

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 18, 2015

Nicki also reposted this heart felt message from Fabolous:

#Rp @myfabolouslife - these guys flew into Philly for my tour rehearsals 2 days ago and were both stabbed last night. #RIPDAYDAY condolences to your family. Unbelievable. Eric (on the right) is recovering. Another senseless act of violence that took the life of a great guy. So sad.

A photo posted by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Feb 18, 2015 at 10:09am PST

Day Day was Nicki Minaj's tour manager and is known for working with many Hip Hip artists. Eric Parker was her tour set manager. They were gearing up for the tour Nicki Minaj is planning with rumored boyfriend Meek Mill.

Police say the altercation happened while the pair were leaving the bar around 2:30am Wednesday morning. Sources say that it was over a woman.

A $20,000 reward is out for arrest and conviction of the suspect.


K Michelle/RIhanna/ Quest Love also paid their respects via. social media: 

I'm in real shock. Woke up this morning to some awful news that you passed. My heart is broken. You managed my first tour ever the "Rebellious Soul Tour" You Were so supportive and excited about the growth of my career. When are we going to stop killing eachother? They don't even know they took away one of the best. You've guided so many careers. The road for many artist won't be the same. My heart hurts @daydaydoesdis Praying for your family and I know you are in a better place.

A photo posted by K. Michelle (@kmichellemusic) on Feb 18, 2015 at 10:18am PST

can't believe this is true! one of the nicest, coolest, funniest people I've ever met and toured with! We had so much fun together!!! Sad to lose a beautiful spirit like yours #RIPDayDay

A photo posted by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Feb 18, 2015 at 10:59am PST

#RipDayDay you are loved and will be missed.

A photo posted by Questlove Gomez (@questlove) on Feb 18, 2015 at 1:37pm PST