Man Charged for Stabbing Two Nicki Minaj Tour Members

 

A man has been charged for stabbing two Nicki Minaj tour members back in February. According to Homicide Capt. James Clark, Pierce Boykin of Philadelphia was charged on Tuesday, March 3 with murder, attempted murder and other charges in the deadly stabbing of Devon Pickett.

  

Pierce was previously only charged with attempted murder in the stabbing of Nicki's other tour member Eric Reed. James told The Associated Press that the murder charge was later tacked on after new evidence pointed Pierce for both stabbings. Pierce, who was arrested on Monday, February 23, is currently in custody and his attorney could not be reached for comment on the court decision.

Devon and Eric were stabbed by Pierce outside Che Bar & Grill on early Wednesday, February 18. Devon was stabbed in the torso while Eric suffered stab wounds to his left arm and left side. They were rushed to Albert Einstein Medical Center but unfortunately Devon didn't survive.

Nicki later shared the sad news on Twitter, writing, "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."

She also posted a photo of Devon and Eric on Instagram along with caption, "#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."