American rapper POORSTACY, whose real name was Carlito Junior Milfort, has passed away at the age of 26, as confirmed by authorities in Palm Beach County, Florida.
According to initial reports, the artist was found in a hotel in Boca Raton, where he had been staying for about ten days with a woman and a child, according to TMZ. After a "medical emergency episode," he was taken to a local hospital where his death was confirmed on the morning of Saturday, November 29. The exact cause of his death has not been made public at this time.
POORSTACY had gained recognition for his fusion of genres such as emo-rap, punk rock, and hip hop. He was part of a new generation of artists trying to break barriers between musical styles.
His collaboration with Travis Barker gave him great visibility, as they released songs like 'Choose Life' together. Additionally, he contributed to the soundtrack of the movie Bill & Ted Face the Music - a Grammy-nominated project.
The news has caused shock among fans, colleagues, and the music industry, many of whom have expressed their grief and condolences on social media, as reported by the New York Post.
With POORSTACY, a young voice seeking to forge new paths in music is silenced, leaving the question of what his artistic career would have been.