Nicki Minaj's father Robert Maraj has been killed in a hit and run incident, according to reports.TMZ report that he 64-year-old was "walking on the road on Friday evening before he was "hit by a vehicle heading northbound".They add that police have told them the driver then fled the scene.Nicki Minaj is yet to comment or issue a statement on the tragic news though a rep for the star confirmed the news to TMZ.The publication add that Robert was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
He is said to have tragically passed away from his injuries this weekend.The New York Homicide Squad are now launching investigation into the incident and asking the public to help identify the person responsible.Sadly there is not thought to be a detailed.
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