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A famed battle rapper, Pat Stay, has been identified as the victim in a fatal stabbing in Halifax.
The incident occurred on early Sunday morning (September 4) in downtown Halifax.
Halifax Regional Police have not identified Stay as the victim, but Stay’s brother, Peter Stay, confirmed the news to CBC.
Police said they were called to the 1600 block of Lower Water Street around 12:36 a.m. AT.
Stay was taken to hospital, where he later died.
Stay was renowned and participated in the King of the Dot (KODT) battle rap league that was founded in Toronto. He had earned praise from perhaps Canada’s most fame rapper, Drake.
He had recentled dropped a diss track against Comton rapper the Game.
Most unfortunately, one of Stay’s last messages on Instagram now has an eerie foreshadowing.
Tributes and condolences from fans and notable peers have been pouring in over social media since news of his untimely death. Rest in power Pat Stay.
This story is developing.
“I can moonwalk with steel toe boots on” Rest in peace Pat Stay. Battle Rap icon and king. If u know me u know i always thought he was the best. I’m hurt.
— Alchemist Type Beat (@Alchemist) September 4, 2022
pat stay was not only one of the most brilliant, natural rappers but also one of the dearest people i ever met. the pat we know, both on and off cam, reached out during tough times and approached people from a place of understanding and love. absolutely fucking devastating loss.
— cancel all debt, fucko (@soulkhan) September 4, 2022
Bruh SUMMER MADNESS 8 in LONDON! Pat Stay was the first battle I’ve ever Fucked up in a round! My first Battle rap Choke
Love u Big Bruh , I’m def turned up for this Summer Madness
Ima miss u! The World gone miss u! Damnnnnn bruhhhhhh
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— Tay Roc (@TheOnlyTayRoc) September 4, 2022
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