Pat Stay, famed battle rapper, has died following a stabbing incident in Nova Scotia, Canada, according to numerous reports. He was 36 years old. CBC News reported that Stay was fatally stabbed in Halifax early Sunday (Sept. 4) morning. Police have not yet identified Pat as the victim, officially; however, Stay’s brother confirmed the rapper’s death to CBC News.

Police reportedly rceived a call about someone armed with a weapon around 12:36 a.m. local time. Officers found Stay with multiple stab wounds; he was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died. 

Stay had recently gotten notice for a new song, dissing The Game. Hailing from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Stay's large social media following. was buzzing over “The Game DISS." The song was released in the wake of Game's taunts against fellow rapper Eminem.

As the tragic news spread across social media, several notables paid tribute to the fallen rapper. Drake, The Alchemist and R.A. The Rugged Man have been among those mourning Pat Stay's passing.

"RIP To the Sucka Free Boss," Drake posted on Instagram, saluting his fellow Canadian emcee. "@patstay_902 one of my favorite rappers ever."

No arrests have been made at this time.