Nicki Minaj Road Manager De’Von Pickett Stabbed to Death in Philly: Rihanna, Fabolous, Pharrell, Pusha T Share Condolences

Police said the suspect was last seen driving off in a gray Buick LeSabre. Earlier, witnesses told investigators that the dispute possibly had to do with a recently fired employee.

Rihanna, who had worked with De’Von, wrote on Instagram:

can’t believe this is true! one of the nicest, coolest, funniest people I’ve ever met and toured with! We had so much fun together!!! Sad to lose a beautiful spirit like yours #RIPDayDay

Rapper Fabolous also wrote on Instagram:

My heart is heavy right now… God opened my eyes this morning at 9:49am. For some reason at that time I woke up thinking about both of these guys. They both work with me, but I couldn’t figure out why they were in my mind at 1st wake up. Wasn’t sure if I had a dream & they were in it or just some wake up & process things type shit.. But at 10:04 my brother hit me & told me that they both were fatally stabbed in Philly last night. My friend @daydaydoesdis (left) died & my friend Eric Parker is in critical condition in the hospital fighting for his life. I am still in shock & don’t want to believe this. And it hurts even more knowing how good these two dudes are. How hard these guys work. And how loyal they are to whoever they are down with & each other. Please send Eric Parker your blessings & a prayer for him to pull thru. And RIP to the fallen soldier Day Day. I can’t even believe I’m saying that with your name attached to it. & I HATE this being a post!! I will miss your energy, your vibe, & you but I’ll hold on to your spirit!! ???? #RIPDayDay
#PrayForEricParker

#Rp @myfabolouslife – these guys flew into Philly for my tour rehearsals 2 days ago and were both stabbed last night. #RIPDAYDAY condolences to your family. Unbelievable. Eric (on the right) is recovering. Another senseless act of violence that took the life of a great guy. So sad.

A photo posted by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Feb 18, 2015 at 10:09am PST

We know where you went bruh. It just hurts so bad how you went so soon. RIP Day Day. A photo posted by Pharrell Williams (@pharrell) on Feb 18, 2015 at 2:11pm PST

one as humble and for the team as you. I hired you as my road manager simply because I knew you were more honest than me. There were stronger, more experienced, more polished candidates for the job but they weren’t better than you. You made me see good in people. You gave everyone a chance, they should’ve gave you a chance. You didn’t deserve this @daydaydoesdis . Love You #RIP

R.I.P Day Day- There’s a phone call you get that you wish you didn’t answer! There is a phone call you didn’t make that you now know you should have. It is with a heavy heart that I have to say I picked up that phone call to tell me that one of the funniest, coolest, down to earth, always had your back people EVER was stabbed and killed in Philly early this morning!!! And typing this doesn’t feel right… I hate I didn’t call him last Thursday about the show at Webster Hall. I’m thankful to have seen him recently and got to laugh one last time… Day Day… De’Von! My dude!!! That Bol! PIPE!!! He will NEVER be forgotten! Truly missed by all whoever knew him!!! Prayers up to Family & Friends ????

A photo posted by marshaambrosius (@marshaambrosius) on Feb 18, 2015 at 7:35pm PST

I’m in real shock. Woke up this morning to some awful news that you passed. My heart is broken. You managed my first tour ever the “Rebellious Soul Tour” You Were so supportive and excited about the growth of my career. When are we going to stop killing eachother? They don’t even know they took away one of the best. You’ve guided so many careers. The road for many artist won’t be the same. My heart hurts @daydaydoesdis Praying for your family and I know you are in a better place. A photo posted by K. Michelle (@kmichellemusic) on Feb 18, 2015 at 10:18am PST

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