Rapper POORSTACY, whose real name was Carlito Milfort, has died at the age of 26,TMZ reported. His death was confirmed by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner. The Boca Raton Police Department said he passed away early Saturday after a medical emergency.
Who was rapper POORSTACY?
Palm Beach, Florida-based musician POORSTACY was well-known for fusing punk rock, heavy metal, post-punk, and emo rap into his songs. His 2019 EP “I Don’t Care” was his breakthrough. Over the time, he developed a loyal fanbase, thanks to his 2020 album The Breakfast Club and his 2021 album Party at the Cemetery.
He also worked with big names in the industry, including Iann Dior and Travis Barker. POORSTACY and Travis Barker collaborated on several songs, including their popular track “Choose Life.”
One of his biggest achievements was being part of the Bill & Ted Face the Music movie soundtrack, which received a Grammy nomination. This earned him a place alongside well-known rock and metal artists like Weezer, Lamb of God, and Mastodon.
The rapper recently dropped “Nothing Belongs to You” in July and teamed up with Paris Shadows for the track “Last Time Around” in October.
Early life
POORSTACY began his career with Internet Money Records, but the partnership ended in 2021 due to personal and creative differences. He later worked with 10k Projects, the label run by Elliot Grainge. He then worked alongside musicians across genres, including Oli Sykes of Bring Me the Horizon. In a 2021 interview, he spoke about their friendship and their song “Knife Party.”
In 2023, Coral Springs Talk reported that he was arrested in an incident involving a woman and a child. He was charged with battery and child neglect, but the case was eventually dropped. There is no indication that the incident was connected in any way to his death.
How did rapper POORSTACY die?
A staff member at a Boca Raton hotel told TMZ that POORSTACY had been staying there for the past 10 days. He had checked in with a woman and a toddler. On Saturday morning, something went wrong, and emergency crews were called. He was taken out on a stretcher and taken to a neighbourhood hospital, where he died. No one else was injured.
The exact cause of his death has not been shared yet. Meanwhile, fans have been speculating online that he may have taken his own life, based on his social media activities and reactions to his last Instagram post. After news of his death broke, fans began leaving messages on his Instagram page. Many wrote about how his music helped them, and others shared memories, heartbreak, and unanswered questions. POORSTACY had not posted on Instagram since August.