Nicki Minaj's Father Killed in Hit-And-Run Accident

Nicki Minaj’s father, Robert Maraj, died after being knocked down by a hit-and-run driver in Long Island, reports said on Sunday.

Maraj, 64, was walking along a road on Long Island at 6.15pm on Friday when he was hit by a car that kept going, police said.

The pop superstar’s dad was in critical condition in a local hospital, but died from his injuries at some point over the weekend, the outlet added.

The Homicide Squad is reportedly investigating the crash that was between Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue.

Minaj, real name Onika Tanya Maraj, is believed to have had a rocky relationship with her father, as there were shots of them together embracing over the years.

A rep for the rapper confirmed her dad's death, but did not have further comment at this time. However, she is not known to have commented on her father’s passing.