The 36-year-old rapper Pat Stay, who was stabbed to death early on Sunday morning in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, has received tributes from people in the music industry.
Stay was hailed as “one of the best battlers of all time” by Eminem, who led the tributes on Twitter.
“One of the greatest battlers in hip-hop history passed away.” He wrote, “RIP… KINGS NEVER DIE.”
Stay’s death was determined to be a homicide, and the case is being looked into. No arrests have been made thus far.
On Sunday and Monday, tributes kept coming in, especially from the rap scene.
“I just learned the tragic news about Pat Stay. Rest in Peace to a hilarious, smart, self-assured, truly fantastic battle MC/monster, as well as a very cool person and a family man. My sympathies go out to his family, said R.A. The Rugged Man.
Rapper and singer Justina Valentine tweeted, “RIP legendary battle rapper Pat Stay.”
Rips Pat Stay… I just sent you the link to my reaction to your song from last night. WTF, I just had a conversation with a brah. I offer the family my condolences, said NoLifeShaq.
‘PAT STAY GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER BUBBA,’ tweeted The Iron Sheik, an Iranian professional wrestler.
RIP Pat Stay, bro. American actor Andy Milonakis portrays “NO MAN NO.”
A major loss to culture and the battle rap scene, according to heartbreaking news.
In his statement, actor and comedian Jay Pharoah said, “RIP Pat Stay One Of The Best To Ever Do It.”
Rapper NLE Choppa stated, “RIP PAT STAY, Praying For The Battle Rap Community.”
Alchemist Type Beat, a rapper, expressed his grief at Stay’s passing. Pat Stay once said, “I can moonwalk with steel toe boots on.” The god and icon of battle rap. Knowing me, you’d know that I always believed he was the greatest. He wrote, “I’m wounded.
Pro-wrestler ”Platinum” Max Caster praised Stay’s rap combat skills.
Rappers perish too often… You’ll like watching Pat Stay’s bouts if you’re a lover of wrestling. He tweeted, “Look him up on YouTube.”
Pat Rest In Peace, please Keep being a legend in hip hop (and Canada) – it’s good to see him receiving flowers from the GOAT Eminem, Tom Green remarked on YouTube.
Rapper Dumbfoundead penned the words, “R.I.P. TO A LEGEND AND FRIEND PAT STAY.”
The rapper Save Me posted this image on Instagram on Thursday along with the somewhat ominous caption, “Imagine if we treated all of our friends and loved ones as if we knew their days were numbered.”
According to police, the rapper from Guilt By Association was stabbed close to the waterfront, taken to the hospital, and eventually passed away from his wounds.
Police said they have no current motive for the murder and that no suspect has been apprehended.
The hip hop musician rose to fame because to his live battle rap performances, in which two artists often freestyle while trading boasts, jabs, and wordplay.
According to a video the hip hop artist released on his Instagram stories, he was in Halifax to attend the wedding of some pals who got together when they were both staying at the rapper’s residence.
Pat posted the music video for his latest song, “(The Game DISS) Pat Stay feat. Kaleb Simmonds – “Warm up”” on Instagram on Saturday, September 3.
The song was a response to The Game’s criticism of Eminem in The Black Slim Shady.
After the 10 minute release got public, the Back to Back artist asked The Game to a rap duel, but The Game opted to block Stay rather than take part.
Stay added, “I’ve had this in the chamber for a long minute now ready to fire if Game got bold,” when he posted the footage. He clearly does not want to smoke. However, this is too important to hide from you all, so here it is.
After that, he added, “Oh, and Game” (cant tag you since you blocked me lol)… Wassup? I walked into your universe. Right?! It’s all out of love for the game? Let me test your commitment to this rap stuff.
The devoted father of two recently celebrated his son Calvin’s fifth birthday while referring to him as his “real life super hero” on Instagram.
“I love you, I admire you, you’re a kid but I still look up to you,” the moving message continued. You are my kid in every way I could have ever imagined. I can’t stop marvelling at how fortunate I am and how unique you are. I often cried with joy as I thought about it and our unique relationship.
The rapper for Save Me also uploaded a photo of himself on Instagram on Thursday along with the caption, “Imagine if we treated all of our friends and loved ones as if we knew their days were limited.” This post now seems to be prophetic.
Fans have also visited that page to offer their sympathy and anguish.
A GoFundMe account was created by Joey Hawkins, a childhood buddy, to gather money for Stay’s girlfriend and two kids. By Monday, Hawkins had raised more than $130,000.
Rapper Pat Stay was tragically stabbed on Sunday early in the morning in Halifax, Nova Scotia, close to the ocean. He was 36