Nicki Minaj Pays Tribute To Late Manager Angela Kukawski After Murder

On December 22, music business manager Angela Kukawski was murdered.

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Kukawski was killed by boyfriend Jason Barker.

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The homicide incident occurred in Van Nuys and in Simi Valley, CA.

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Barker reportedly transported Kukawki’s body from Van Nuys, to the home of a relative in Simi Valley.

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Barker is being held on $3.07 million bond.

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Barker was also charged with one count of premeditated murder and one count of torture.

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Kukawski worked Nicki Minaj, 2Pac’s estate, Offset, and more.

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Minaj paid tribute to Kukawski on Instagram.

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Minaj says Kukawski was the hardest working, most reliable, and sweetest person one could ever know.

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