The music world is in shock following the reported death of emerging rapper and genre-blending artist POORSTACY. The 26-year-old, whose real name was Carlito Milfort Jr., is said to have passed away due to a medical emergency at a hotel in Boca Raton, Florida. The tragic news has been met with confusion after a close friend recently posted online that the artist was still alive and "fighting for life."
Confusion Surrounds the Tragic Incident
According to initial media reports from outlets like TMZ, POORSTACY died after an "incident" at an address that local police have not officially disclosed. He was reportedly living in the hotel for about 10 days and had checked in with a woman and a toddler. Authorities confirmed there were no other injuries reported at the location.
The circumstances have led to widespread speculation, including theories of suicide. However, the situation remains unclear. A friend of the rapper has publicly disputed the reports of his death, stating online that POORSTACY is "fighting for life." As of now, there has been no official confirmation from authorities that directly contradicts the initial death report.
Who Was POORSTACY? A Rising Star's Journey
POORSTACY, originally Carlito Milfort Jr., hailed from Palm Beach, Florida. He was a dynamic and emerging talent known for his unique fusion of rock, punk, and emo rap sounds. His stage name was a tribute to legendary skateboarder Stacy Peralta.
His musical journey began early, inspired by his father. He started uploading music to SoundCloud in 2019, the same year he dropped his debut EP, I Don't Care. His career quickly gained momentum, leading to the release of two studio albums with Elliot Grainge's label, 10K Projects. He had previously been associated with Internet Money Records.
Before settling on POORSTACY, the artist performed under several other aliases, including:
- Lito Xantana
- Vizion
- Scarybrats
These early experiments helped him craft the distinctive sound that attracted a global fanbase.
Career Highlights and Legal Challenges
POORSTACY's talent earned him significant recognition. He achieved a major career milestone with a Grammy Award nomination for his contribution to the soundtrack of the film Bill & Ted Face the Music.
He was known for high-profile collaborations, frequently working with Travis Barker, the iconic drummer of Blink-182. Their song "Choose Life" was a notable success. He also collaborated with Oli Sykes, frontman of Bring Me the Horizon, on the track "Knife Party." His most recent release was the song "Nothing Belongs to You" in July of this year.
However, his life was not without controversy. In 2023, according to Coral Springs Talk and court documents, the rapper faced legal charges for battery and child neglect. He was accused of assaulting a woman and a one-month-old child and throwing a hamster cage. He was released on a $6,000 bond, and the case was eventually dropped.
At the peak of his career, multiple media reports estimated POORSTACY's net worth to be around $3 million in 2022. His income was primarily generated from his multifaceted music career, which included rapping, singing, and playing multiple instruments.
The untimely death of POORSTACY at the age of 26 has left fans and the music industry mourning a promising artist whose genre-defying work showed immense potential. The world now awaits official clarification on the circumstances of his passing.
