Nicki Minaj's crew member stabbed to death in Philadelphia

Washington: A member of rapperNicki Minaj's crew was stabbed to death in Philadelphia, it has been reported.

The American rapper said that she was inPhiladelphia for 2 days rehearsing for her upcoming tour with her rapper boyfriend Meek Mill, TMZ.com reported.

The person who died has been identified as De'Von Pickett who worked as a stage hand for the 32-year-old rapper.

Minaj has retweeted a link to a news story about a stabbing that occurred at the Che Bar and Grill in Philly where an employee who was recently fired got in a fight that spilled outside the establishment where the stabbings occurred.