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Nicki Minaj mourns the death of her father

Nicki Minaj‘s father, Robert Maraj, was killed on Friday after he was struck in a hit-and-run accident in Long Island, New York. He was 64.

Nassau County Police said Maraj was hit by a vehicle in Mineola while on the road between Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue around 6 p.m. local time, according to TMZ, which also reported that witnesses were unable to give authorities a description of the suspect and Maraj was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries
The incident remains under investigation.

Nicki Minaj

A spokesperson for Nassau County Police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Maraj’s death comes over a year after his son Jelani Maraj, who is Minaj’s brother, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after being convicted for child rape.

In other news – Happy Birthday to Cici Twala

Award-winning RnB singer, actress, and dancer, Cici Twala who sang the popular hit song Runaway, celebrates her 34th birthday today.

Cici

Arguably, one of the few female musicians whose career hit success after the release of her first song Runaway, Cici, one of South Africa’s most familiar and sought-after singers. Learn more

Source: people