NEWS: Two Members Of Nicki Minaj's Tour Team Stabbed In Philadelphia, One Killed

Two Members Of Nicki Minaj's Tour Team Stabbed In Philadelphia, One Killed

Two men who were working with Nicki Minaj on her upcoming tour were stabbed outside a bar in Philly. One has died while the other is in critical condition.

Nicki Minaj delivered some sad news to her fans this afternoon. De'Von Pickett and Eric Parker, who had flown to Philadelphia to assist Nicki Minaj with her tour rehearsals, were both stabbed outside of a bar in the city last night. Pickett died from his wounds, while Parker is still in critical condition. 

According to Nicki's post on Instagram, the two men had been in town for the tour for two days before the attack. She described the event as "Another senseless act of violence that took the life of a great guy. So sad."

Fabolous has also expressed his condolences for Pickett, and extended prayers for Parker. The rapper explained that he had worked extensively with both men in the past, and described them both as hard-working and loyal.

View both Nicki and Fab's posts, as well as the local news report below.

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.

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 18, 2015

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.

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 18, 2015

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.

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 18, 2015

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NEWS: Philadelphia Rap Icon Cool C To Be Executed In January [Update: Execution Put On Hold]

Philadelphia Rap Icon Cool C To Be Executed In January [Update: Execution Put On Hold]

Cool C, who was given the death penalty for killing a police officer in 1996, has been given a date for his execution.

Cool C has spent the last 18 years in prison following a 1996 murder conviction. The Philadelphia rap legend was given the death penalty when he was found guilty for the murder of police officer Lauretha Vaird in a robbery attempt assisted by Steady B, a fellow member of his rap group, C.E.B.

The rapper was initially scheduled to be given a lethal injection on March 9, 2006, but the governor of Pensylvania granted a delay on the execution. Cool C has now been issued a new date. His execution will now take place on January 8th 2015.

Cool C was best known for his Juice Crew diss track, and "The Glamorous Life" as a solo artist. You can watch the video for the latter below.

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[Update: Execution Put On Hold]

Contrary to prior reports that rapper Cool C would be executed today, January 8th, for the murder of a police officer, NBC Philadelphia reports that he was granted an "emergency stay of execution" back in December. This "stay," which basically amounts to a delay, is the second that Cool C has garnered, with his first coming back in 2006. Stay tuned for more updates.

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REVIEW: VILLA X REEBOK PUMP QUESTION MID 'A DAY IN PHILLY'

Reebok has teamed up with Philadelphia-based retailer, 'Ruvilla,' to deliver this mashup highlighting the relationship between Philly and their favorite son, Allen Iverson. The Villa x Reebok Pump Question Mid 'A Day In Philly' will be dropping on the Pump's official birthday today, November 24th, in-store at Villa and on ruvilla.com, for $185.

As mentioned, the Reebok Pump is celebrating its 25th anniversary, as is Villa, so the collaboration goes beyond A.I's affiliation with the City of Brotherly Love. The Pump Question features a grey and burgundy colorway, inspired by Villa's logo and Iverson's classic Bentley, along with the 'LOVE Park' hangtag and Liberty Bell logo.