Pat Stay stabbed to death just hours after sharing tweet
Pat Stay, known as one of the best battle rappers, was stabbed to death in Nova Scotia, Canada, TSB News reports.
The stabbing happened early Sunday morning, September 4, in downtown Halifax, according to police.
His brother, Pete Stay, confirmed his death to CBC.
Police responded just after 12:30 AM to a stabbing and Pat was taken to a hospital but he later died from his injuries.
No one has been arrested for the stabbing.
Patrick Wayne Stay was revered within the industry for his freestyling during live rap battles.
His last rap battle was posted on Twitter on September 2, less than two days before his death. It was a diss to rapper The Game.
My DISS to The Game. If you haven’t been following me on IG you prolly donno where this is coming from so follow me and catch up….here’s the link to full song https://t.co/91C7q4g9k6 pic.twitter.com/p0FSN77GUG
— Pat Stay (@patstay) September 2, 2022
The video includes brief quotes from Drake, Method Man and Joe Budden, who all praised Pat Stay’s battle rapping.
Drake said of Pat’s skills: “Pat Stay’s definitely one of, if not, the best.”
Hours, before his death, he tweeted: “I very rarely use Twitter so please follow me on IG for all updates and content @patstay_902.”
I very rarely use Twitter so please follow me on IG for all updates and content @patstay_902
— Pat Stay (@patstay) September 3, 2022