Who Was POORSTACY
POORSTACY — born Carlito Junior Milfort on March 15, 1999 — was a Florida-born musician who blended emo rap, punk rock, goth, post-hardcore, and alternative sound into a style uniquely his. Raised in Palm Beach, he learned instruments from his father and later found early inspiration in his local metalcore and Miami hip-hop scenes. His breakout SoundCloud uploads quickly built a cult following, leading to collaborations with Travis Barker, Iann Dior, and features on the Grammy-nominated Bill & Ted Face the Music soundtrack.
He released two studio albums, two EPs, and became known for his emotional, gritty fusion of rap and rock. Artists like Yungblud publicly credited him as an influence, and publications praised his ability to move between genres with “stark ingenuity.”
What Happened in Boca Raton?
Milfort died on November 29, 2025, in Boca Raton, Florida. Police described the tragedy as suicide by handgun inside a Quality Inn hotel room where he had been staying with his partner, Nicole Grikstas, and their toddler. He was rushed to Delray Medical Center but was removed from life support on Monday.
According to police interviews, the couple had allegedly been arguing for days and using drugs in front of the child. Detectives reported that Grikstas told officers the fighting escalated moments before the shooting. She has since been arrested and charged with child neglect.
A Troubled Final Year
In a resurfaced livestream video, POORSTACY spoke openly about suicidal thoughts, saying he had “lost everything” over a relationship and had checked into a mental hospital previously. He told fans he was fighting to channel pain into his music, calling it the only thing that kept him moving.
Sources tell investigators that the toddler is now with members of Grikstas’ family while the case continues.
Legacy and Impact
POORSTACY’s impact on alternative youth culture was significant. His sound shaped a new wave of emo-rap-punk hybrid artists who blended distorted guitars with trap drums and cathartic lyrics. His influences ranged from My Chemical Romance and Slipknot to XXXTentacion and Earl Sweatshirt, and his music reached fans across rock, hip-hop, and metal circles.
Despite his rising success, his life was marked by internal battles he often expressed through art. His death has sparked conversations across the music community about mental health, loss, and the pressures faced by young artists.
