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Rapper POORSTACY's cause of death revealed? What we know amid ‘medical emergency’
Rapper POORSTACY (Carlito Milfort), 26, died after a medical emergency in Boca Raton; cause under investigation, amid suicide reports.
Rapper POORSTACY, whose real name is Carlito Milfort, has passed away after a medical emergency at a hotel in Boca Raton, Florida on Saturday. TMZ reported that the 26-year-old rapper may have committed suicide.
However, his cause of death has not been revealed. The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner confirmed his passing on early Saturday but said that the cause of death remains under investigation.
What Happened To POORSTACY? What We Know
According to TMZ, rapper POORSTACY was staying at a hotel in Boca Raton for 10 days leading up to his death. A hotel worker told the outlet that the rapper had checked into the hotel with a woman and a toddler.
On Saturday, early morning, there was a "medical emergency" with the rapper at the hotel, for which first responders were called to the scene. He was taken to a hospital on a stretcher, where he passed away.
The nature of the medical emergency is unclear at the moment. Additionally, no one else was injured in the incident.
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The report noted that though it is not known how exactly the rapper died, it said that fans were commenting on his last Instagram post speculating that he may have taken his own life.
Who Was POORSTACY?
POORSTACY was an up-and-coming rapper from Palm Beach, Florida. Apart from his rap, he was also known as a singer and multi‑instrumentalist. After releasing his 2019 debut EP “I Don’t Care,” he gained recognition — his 2020 album The Breakfast Club and 2021 follow‑up Party at the Cemetery made him a famous name.
He collaborated with Iann Dior and Travis Barker and contributed to the soundtrack of the film Bill & Ted Face the Music. The soundtrack earned a Grammy nomination.
