Liputan6.com, Jakarta Sad news has engulfed the global music industry after rapper Poorstacy, whose real name was Carlito Junior Milfort, was confirmed dead at the age of 26 on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner confirmed his death on Saturday morning, but the exact cause of the incident has not been officially released.
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The rapper, known for his unique musical style, died after being rushed to the hospital from a hotel in Boca Raton, Florida.
He had been staying at the hotel for approximately ten days before the tragic incident.
Rapper Poorstacy's Death Mystery: Timeline and Investigation
Poorstacy died after experiencing a medical emergency at a hotel in Boca Raton, Florida.
Emergency responders were called to the scene on Saturday morning after receiving reports of a medical issue involving the rapper.
He was then taken from the hotel on a stretcher and pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The official cause of death for Poorstacy, who was born on March 15, 1999, remains under investigation by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner.
Authorities have not yet revealed the exact nature of the medical emergency.
Speculation on social media and initial reports from several media outlets suggested a possible suicide, but these claims have not been officially confirmed by authorities.
A hotel employee reported that Poorstacy checked in with a woman and a toddler, and there were no reports of injuries to anyone else in the incident.
Poorstacy: From Lito Xantana to Emo Rap Star
Carlito Junior Milfort, better known by his stage name Poorstacy, was a rapper from Palm Beach, Florida, United States.
Before using the name Poorstacy, he was known as Lito Xantana and Vizion.
Poorstacy was known for his eclectic musical style, blending hip hop, punk rock, and heavy metal.
His musical genres encompassed emo rap, post-punk, punk rock, punk rap, and dance punk, often incorporating elements of post-hardcore, grunge, alternative rock, pop punk, and gothic rock.
His father played a significant role in shaping his musical talents, teaching him various instruments from a young age, including vocals, guitar, piano, and bass.
The stage name "Poorstacy" was inspired by legendary skater Stacy Peralta.
Poorstacy's Works and Collaborations
During his active years from 2019 to 2021, Poorstacy released two studio albums and two EPs, garnering widespread attention.
His debut EP, "I Don't Care," was released on September 13, 2019, with production from Nick Mira.
One of his songs, "Make Up," uploaded to SoundCloud in March 2019, garnered 35,000 views in just one day, demonstrating her immense potential.
His debut album, "The Breakfast Club," was released on March 13, 2020, followed by "Party at the Cemetery" on October 8, 2021.
He was featured on the soundtrack for the film "Bill & Ted Face the Music," which was later nominated for a Grammy Award.
Other notable collaborations include one with Travis Barker, the legendary drummer of Blink-182, on the song "Choose Life."
He also collaborated with Oli Sykes, the lead singer of Bring Me the Horizon, on the song "Knife Party."
His most recent releases before his death were the songs "Nothing Belongs to You" in July 2025 and "Last Time Around" with Paris Shadows in October 2025.