The father of rapper Nicki Minaj has died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver near New York City, police said on Sunday.
The driver left the scene of the accident, and Nicki Minaj's father Robert Maraj was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Saturday.
Robert Maraj, Aged 64, was walking on a road in Mineola, Long Island at 6:15 pm (2315 GMT) on Friday when he was hit, Nassau County Police Department said in a statement.
The driver left the scene of the accident, and Maraj was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead on Saturday.
"The investigation is ongoing," police added.
The statement did not specify Maraj's relationship to Minaj, but a police spokesman confirmed he was her father.
As of now, Nicki minaj has not said a word about it, it must be a tough time for her.
