In very tragic news, Nicki Minaj reportedly lost her father, Robert Maraj, after he was struck in a hit-and-run accident in New York over the weekend. Details inside...
This Valentine’s Day Weekend took a turn for the ultimate worst for one female rapper.
Sadly, Nicki Minaj received news that her father, Robert Maraj, was fatally struck in a hit-and-run accident in New York.
According to Nassau County police, Nicki’s father was walking on the road between Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue in Mineola, NY Friday evening around 6pm EST when a car traveling northbound struck him. The 64-year-old was rushed to the hospital where he was first listed in critical condition. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead Saturday.
The police do not have a description of the vehicle that struck Nicki’s father and the Homicide Squad is investigating the case. Detectives are requesting that anyone with information about the crash to call Crime Stoppers, a confidential police hotline, at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.
Prayers and condolence to Nicki and her family, Rip to Robert Maraj. pic.twitter.com/sqo4YOK419
— BEYONCÉ THE VOCALIST & ONIKA THE LYRICST (@BeyTHTBITCH) February 15, 2021
It’s unclear how close the 38-year-old rapper and her father were before his untimely death. However, there are a few photos of him floating around online. She also shared an IG Stories not too long ago that he was in:
My baby can never catch a fucking break thank you Robert Maraj for so graciously gifting this world with your daughter. May you Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/nbdywp1lMW
— BARBIES KIN 2.0 (@MediaBarbz) February 14, 2021
A rep for Nicki confirmed her father’s death, but didn’t have a comment at this time.
Robert’s sister, Suzie Maraj, shared a Facebook post after his death:
I love you so much bro
Posted by Suzie Maraj on Sunday, February 14, 2021
The news of her father passing comes about five months after she welcomed her first child, a son, into the world.
#NickiMinaj gives the first sneak peek at her baby boy as she wishes her husband #KennethPetty a Happy 1st wedding anniversary. https://t.co/v4AmvYePJB pic.twitter.com/TH1u6RhUln
— YBF CHIC (@TheYBF) October 21, 2020
Prayers up for Nicki and her family.
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source: theybf
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