Arrest made over Nicki Minaj team's stabbing

Rap star Nicki Minaj. Photo / AP

A Philadelphia man has been arrested in the stabbings of two members of rapper Nicki Minaj's tour, one of whom died.

Authorities say 31-year-old Pierce Boykin was arrested on charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault and related offences.

It wasn't immediately clear if investigators were looking for other suspects.

The double stabbing left 29-year-old Devon Pickett dead and a second member of Minaj's tour severely wounded. The 27-year-old man remains in critical condition.

Police say the stabbing occurred outside a bar after the victims argued with a man inside.

According to Minaj, the crew members had arrived in Philadelphia only two days earlier to rehearse for a tour.

- AP