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Pat Stay, the Canadian battle rapper has reportedly been stabbed to death.
According to reports, Halifax Regional Police have not publicly identified Stay as the victim but Stay’s brother, Peter Stay, confirmed his passing. Police were called to the 1600 block of Lower Water Street around 12:36 a.m. local time with reports of a stabbing.
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Stay was taken to a nearby hospital, where he ultimately died from his injuries. A source close to the situation confirmed to HipHopDX the incident took place at a bar.
A revered battle rapper, Pat Stay always had his finger on the pulse of Hip Hop culture. Last month, he called out The Game for his attempt to bait Eminem with “The Black Slim Shady” diss track, which arrived as part of the Drillmatic: Heart Vs. Mind album. Pat Stay was 36 at the time of his death. DX sends our condolences to his family, fans and friends.
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