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Eminem And Royce Da 5’9″ Share Heartfelt Tribute Videos For Late Battle Rap Icon Pat Stay

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Following the untimely passing of the esteemed Canadian battle rapper Pat Stay on September 4, Eminem was one of the first rappers to share his condolences via social media. Stay, 36, was stabbed at the Yacht Club Social in Halifax, Nova Scotia and reportedly passed away in the hospital from injuries.

This time around, Detroit rappers Eminem and Royce Da 5’9″ took their appreciation a step further and recorded touching tribute videos for a benefit event in Stay’s honor organized by his family and friends. Fellow Canadian rapper Classified shared the videos on his Instagram. “We all knew Pat was the Best at what he did,” Classified wrote. “But when you hear it from two legends like this, it just makes you even more proud.”

“I just wanna send my condolences out to the Pat Stay family and friends. Bro, I know we never got a chance to meet, but I’ve been a huge fan of yours for years” Eminem proclaimed. The level that you rap to, it’s like the pinnacle of battle rap. It doesn’t get any higher than the level that you rapped at. I just wanna say, we’re gonna miss you bro. Hip Hop is gonna miss you. We lost a legend.”

“I’d just like to take the opportunity to send my deepest condolences to Pat Stay’s family. I don’t even know if I can put into words how great of a man that I felt that he was,”Royce Da 5’9” added. Aside from being an amazing rapper, I had the honor and the privilege to be able to build somewhat of a personal relationship with the man, and that’s pretty rare to be able to do in this business.”

Previously, Royce Da 5’9″ shared a photo of Stay upon his passing captioned, “A GREAT Man…rest peacefully.” Drake, The Alchemist and Immortal Technique also took to their respective platforms to pay homage to the slain MC.

Rest in peace to the Canadian legend Pat Stay.

31-Year-Old Man Charged with the First-Degree Murder of Pat Stay

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A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the homicide of famed battle rapper Pat Stay.

Stay was killed on Sept 4 by a stabbing in the 1600 block of Water Street in downtown Halifax Canada.

According to Global News, Adam Drake was arrested on Saturday for the murder and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday. In 2016, Drake was charged with the 2016 shooting death of Tyler Keizer. Those charges were withdrawn.

A cellphone that might have been discovered in the vicinity of Prince and Lower Water Streets following the homicide was reported missing on Friday by HRP. If the phone was found was not mentioned in the release on Saturday, and investigators believe it is helpful in the case.

Pat Stay was from Nova Scotia and was heralded by the battle rap community for his revered performances. He recently released a new single, “The Game DISS,” calling out the Compton rapper The Game for taking a shot at Eminem.

Police are seeking more information at 902-490-5020.

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Canadian Battle Rapper Pat Stay Stabbed To Death

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According to a report fro mTMZ, Nova Scotia native and battle rapper pat Stay was stabbed to death just after midnight on Sunday morning. He was 35 years old.

Authorities responded to a call just after 12:30am and transported Stay to a nearby hospital, but he died from his injuries. 

Stay was born and raised in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, which isn’t known for its Hip Hop scene, but Stay is well revered, especially after dropping “The Game DISS” aimed at the Compton mainstay. The visual features quotes from Drake, Method Man and Joe Budden, all of whom gave props to Stay.

“Pat Stay’s definitely one of, if not, the best,” Drake says about his Canadian homie.

There have been no arrests or motives established by police for this crime. TheSource.com will update the story as details develop.

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Eminem, Drake, And Others Honor Esteemed Battle Rapper Pat Stay After His Death

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Pat Stay, a Canadian battle rapper (often hailed as one of the best) from Nova Scotia, died at 36 years old this weekend. TMZ reports he was the victim of a stabbing in downtown Halifax early Sunday (September 4) morning, and later died in a hospital from his injuries.

Stay was widely respected in the hip-hop community, so some of the biggest figures in it have taken a moment to pay tribute to the late rapper.

After hearing the news, Eminem took to Twitter to write, “hiphop lost one of the best battlers of all time … RIP @patstay .. KINGS NEVER DIE!!”

Drake also praised Stay on his Instagram Story, writing, “RIP to the Sucka Free Boss @patstay902 one of my fav rappers ever.”

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The Alchemist also shared his thoughts, writing, ‘“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.”

Immortal Technique also tweeted, “Rest in Power Pat Stay. I may not have known him as well as many other of my friends who are broken and in a lot of pain. But I met him in passing and he was a cool down to earth dude.”

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Battle Rap Legend Pat Stay Dead at 36 After Stabbing

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Famed battle rapper Pat Stay has died after being stabbed. CBC News notes a man was stabbed, and his brother, Peter Stay, revealed Pat was the victim.

The report highlights Halifax Region Police were called to the 1600 block of Lower Water Street after midnight in response to a stabbing. HipHopDX notes the incident occurred in a bar. Pat Stay was taken to a hospital, where he died.

Pat Stay was from Nova Scotia and was heralded by the battle rap community for his revered performances. He recently released a new single, “The Game DISS,” calling out the Compton rapper The Game for taking a shot at Eminem.

Outpours of love and support flooded social media as the news of his death spread. Rest in peace to Pat Stay.

Police are seeking more information at 902-490-5020. This story will be updated as more information is available.

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