Police: Member of Nicki Minaj's touring group killed in stabbing

PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia police say a member of rapper Nicki Minaj's touring group was killed and another critically injured during a stabbing outside an East Mount Airy bar.

On her verified Twitter account, Minaj confirmed the news, saying, "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."

Rapper Fabulous posted a photo of the two stabbing victims on Instagram this afternoon.

They identified the victims in online posts as 29-year-old De'Von Pickett - who goes by Day Day - and 27-year-old Eric Parker, who is from Philadelphia.

According to police, the two went with a group of friends last night to Che Bar and Grill in the 6300 block of Stenton Avenue in East Mount Airy.

Around 2:30 a.m., as the place was closing and they were leaving, police say, the men got into an argument over a woman with another group outside the bar.

The suspect pulled out a knife and stabbed Pickett and Parker multiple times.

Someone drove them to the hospital where Pickett was pronounced dead.

Parker remains in critical condition.

"The first victim, a 29-year-old male stabbed multiple times in his torso - left side. He was pronounced dead at 2:45 a.m. just within minutes after being transported to the hospital by private auto," Chief Inspector Scott Smalls said.

Police say the suspect drove away from the bar in a gray Buick LeSabre.

Police are checking for surveillance video on this busy commercial block.

Nicki Minaj starts a European leg of her tour in March.

We did not see any upcoming dates here in Philadelphia.

Pickett describes himself on his website as a tour manager and visionary.

Other performers are taking to social media to comment on Pickett's murder and to wish Parker encouragement in his recovery.

A representative from the bar said they have no comment.