NICKI Minaj is "heartbroken and in shock" over the hit-and-run death of her dad, whose injuries were so severe "he didn't stand a chance," her mother told The Sun.
Robert Maraj was just 64 when he was fatally struck by a car while walking in Long Island, New York, on Friday. The driver fled the scene, but was arrested on Wednesday after turning himself in, cops confirmed to The Sun.
Now Nicki's mom Carol Maraj - Robert's former wife - has spoken out about the shocking incident for the first time. In an exclusive interview with The Sun, she revealed how despite subjecting her to years of violence and abuse when her children were little, she and her family had forgiven Robert and were left devastated by his death.
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