Pat Stay, a 36-year-old battle rapper, was fatally stabbed in the early hours of Sunday in Halifax, Nova Scotia, authorities have said.
Full name Patrick Wayne Stay, the rapper was found stabbed at approximately 12.35am on Sunday 4 September in the area of the 1600 block of Lower Water Street, officers said.
Halifax regional police later identified the injured man as the Canadian rapper, known for competing in some of the top-rated rap leagues in North America and for tracks such as Guilty By Association.
Stay was taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service later determined his death to have been a homicide.
No arrests have been made.
In a statement released on Sunday, officers said: “Halifax regional police are investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Halifax.
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“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
“The investigation is in its preliminary stages and is being led by homicide investigators from the Special Investigations Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call police.”
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Stay leaves behind two children, his former representative Kerry Knight said.
Rappers such as Eminem have taken to Twitter to pay tribute following the sudden loss.
He wrote: “Hip-hop lost one of the best battlers of all time… RIP… KINGS NEVER DIE.”
