Rapper Poorstacy, 26, Passes Away... The Tragedy of the 'Emo Rap' Star Who Collaborated with Travis Barker

Rapper Poorstacy (real name Calito Milfort Jr.), who gained attention for his unique style that crosses hip-hop and rock, has passed away at the young age of 26.

On the 1st (local time), U.S. entertainment media TMZ and other outlets reported, citing the Palm Beach County coroner, that Poorstacy died early Saturday morning (November 29) at a hospital in Boca Raton, Florida.

◆ Died During Extended Hotel Stay... Cause of Death a Mystery

According to local police, the deceased experienced a medical emergency just before his death at a hotel in Boca Raton and was transported to the hospital but ultimately could not recover.

Hotel officials reported that he had been staying at the hotel for about 10 days with a woman and an infant before his death. The exact cause of death has not been determined, and police are investigating all possibilities. Some fans have raised the possibility of an extreme choice on social media, but there has been no official confirmation.

◆ A Talent Loved by Travis Barker

Poorstacy was called the 'rockstar of Generation Z' for his groundbreaking music that combines hip-hop with heavy metal and post-punk. He gained fame particularly through close collaborations with legendary band Blink-182's drummer Travis Barker.

The track 'Choose Life' from the album 'The Breakfast Club', released in 2020, was produced by Barker and achieved great success, and that same year he participated in the soundtrack of the movie 'Bill & Ted Face the Music', earning a Grammy nomination and recognition for his musical talent. He has also worked with top artists like Oli Sykes from Bring Me the Horizon and Ian Dior.

◆ Light and Shadow... A Finality Stained by Controversy

Despite his musical achievements, his personal life was not smooth. He was arrested in 2023 on charges of domestic violence and child neglect, shocking many. At that time, he was charged with threatening a woman and her one-month-old baby and throwing a hamster cage at the woman, drawing public condemnation.

In the wake of the sudden news, messages of remembrance from fans have flooded his Instagram, saying things like "He was sincere in his music" and "Rest in peace in a place without pain."