Reports have surfaced that a man has been arrested for the double stabbing of two of Nicki Minaj’s team members. According to USA Today, Pierce Boykin, 31, was apprehended on Monday (Feb. 23), and brought up on charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder.
The devastating news of the attack arrived on Wednesday (Feb. 18), which left one of Minaj’s closest confidants, De’Von Pickett, 29, dead and Eric Parker, 27, who still remains in critical condition. The fatal incident reportedly took place at Che Bar & Grill in Philadelphia, Penn.
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
Tributes for Pickett came from celebrities who had the honor to be in his presence, taking to Instagram to showcase their condolences.
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