Source: @patstay_902 / Instagram
Pat Stay, a popular battle rapper who took on some of the culture’s best, is reportedly dead after a stabbing incident over the weekend. According to still developing reports. Stay was stabbed inside a Halifax nightclub and died Sunday (September 4) morning.
Canadian news outlet CBC News has the most detailed account we’ve seen thus far regarding Pat Stay and the passing. There isn’t much information out publicly but Stay’s name was trending early Sunday morning with speculation that he passed away.
According to the outlet, Stay hailed from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in Canada. It appears that Pat Stay was both his given and stage name. Just days ago, Stay, known for his towering figure, big voice, and penchant for humorous punchlines, realized a diss track towards The Game beckoning the Compton rapper to respond.
Maryland battle rapper Tay Roc shared a video of his battle with Pat Stay, along with a loving message for his fallen comrade via Twitter. Roc was joined by many others in the community, and those just outside of it including the likes of rapper Ransom, Mickey Factz, and The Alchemist among others.
TAY ROC VS PAT STAY SMACK RAP BATTLE | URLTV https://t.co/TCzexpOEPI via @YouTube
Go run Me and Pat up to the Moon!
— Tay Roc (@TheOnlyTayRoc) September 4, 2022
As news of Pat Stay’s death began to spread, many in the battle rap and Hip-Hop community expressed their condolences. We’ve got those reactions below.
Rest in Peace to Pat Stay.
I have been refreshing for ages because I didn’t think it was true, rest in peace to the legend that is Pat Stay
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— DoeJoe (@Joesenbergg) September 4, 2022
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My condolences to all of us. Im sad
— IG: Mickey.Factz (@MickeyFactz) September 4, 2022
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Pat Stay once beat Dizaster, Daylyt, & Charron in 3 straight JUDGED battles, in a 12 month span
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— All Things Battles (@AllThingsBatRap) September 4, 2022
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“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
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Long Live Pat Stay
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— Vada_Fly (@Vada_Fly) September 4, 2022
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Definitely checked with ppl near the situation to feel safe enough to post this.
RIP Pat Stay.
Condolences to the family and other loved ones who’s been blessed to know him.
The BRC will miss you for sure
— LEDGE-TopTierPodcast (@PodTier) September 4, 2022
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Rest In Peace Pat Stay.
This culture loves you and we are all in pain from this devastating news.
Condolences and prayers to his entire family. pic.twitter.com/oGGN0xHXdp
— Let’s Talk Battle Rap (@LTBRpodcast) September 4, 2022
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Real sad to hear about Pat Stay..
— Ransom (@RansomPLS) September 4, 2022
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When I wake up to 20+ text messages…I already know it’s bad news.
Rest up Pat Stay.
— Just Anwar (@JustAnwar) September 4, 2022
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pat stay’s passing is truly unfathomable. to see someone push for 15 years, start getting national headlines and then just be gone…what? existence is really fucked sometimes.
— INTUITION (@ItsIntuition) September 4, 2022
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I bet not EVER hear a Pat Stay dead bar in none of you niggas raps!! On my momma! You’ll never get support again..I don’t give a fuck who u think you are. Respect bro forever!
— OH Mealy (@MealyOh) September 4, 2022
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This one hurts.
Back in 2012, Myself (Briggz) and Shotty flew to Toronto for world Domination 3.
We’d never been out of the country for battle rap so this was new to us but the second we landed at the hotel, the first person that introduce himself was Pat Stay. (1) pic.twitter.com/ZBvbYS2LPI
— Premier Battles (@PremierBattle) September 4, 2022
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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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— SUCCAFREEROC (@TheOnlyTayRoc) September 4, 2022
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Probably the saddest day in the battle rap culture ever. RIP to the Canadian Legend, Giant, Goat.. Pat Stay
— Steamin A. Spliff (@iamSirPlus) September 4, 2022
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RIP PAT STAY
— DNA (@DNA_GTFOH) September 4, 2022
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Gone waaaaaay too soon. The culture wasn’t ready this loss
Rest In Peace Pat Stay pic.twitter.com/TmYGnlRcj7
— Gaudworx
(@Gaudworx) September 4, 2022
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R.I.P. TO A LEGEND AND FRIEND PAT STAY
— dumbfoundead (@dumbfoundead) September 4, 2022
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Sucks to wake up to such bad news. RIP Pat Stay… Wish I got to tell you in person how much you inspired me to be creative and witty in this sport we love. You were the definition of a generational talent. You will be deeply missed
— Chaos. Sucka Free. (@KidChaosMIA) September 4, 2022
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I just heard the shocking news about Pat Stay, Rest In Peace to a hilarious smart confident really great battle MC/monster also a very cool person and a family man. My condolences to his loved ones.
— R.A. the Rugged Man (@RAtheRuggedMan) September 4, 2022
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RIP Pat Stay, my condolences to his Family and loved ones
… Im real live angry as fuc bout this shit.
— RAWSTEEN (@ImBrizzByTheWay) September 4, 2022
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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
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