Rapper POORSTACY's Partner Arrested Following His Death at 26

After a rapper died in a Florida motel, police arrested his partner. Inside the room, they found evidence of drug use, violence, and a child's presence.

Rapper POORSTACY, 26, was reportedly found dead in a Florida motel room on the morning of Saturday, November 29, 2025, while his partner, Nicole Grikstas, was arrested shortly afterward.

Police are using information from a 911 call placed at the scene to help establish a timeline of events leading up to his death.

Tragedy in Boca Raton: Drugs, Violence, and a Fatal Standoff

Nicole, whose real name was Carlito Milfort, was arrested just hours after his death by suicide inside a Boca Raton motel room.

According to a police affidavit obtained by TMZ, Nicole was taken into custody on Saturday and charged with child neglect without causing great bodily harm. Police said the couple had been staying at the motel for about a week with their child.

Nicole told officers that during their stay, she and POORSTACY used large amounts of cocaine, MDMA, and Xanax, often in front of the child.

On the night of Friday, November 28, the couple returned to their room around 11 p.m. and used cocaine. A few hours later, Nicole took MDMA. She said they began arguing and accused each other of cheating.

Nicole claimed the fight escalated when POORSTACY accused her of hiding his drugs. She told police he forcibly removed her clothes to search her body and struck her multiple times.

He then allegedly pulled out a gun and threatened to shoot her if she didn't tell him where the drugs were. Over the next hour, she said, he pointed the gun at her, then at himself, until he ultimately took his own life.

Child Exposed to Drug Use and Domestic Violence

Police responded to a 911 call from the motel's front desk. Inside the room, they found drugs, drug paraphernalia, children's toys, food, and a loaded Taurus handgun. Officers said Nicole made no effort to remove the child from the situation.

Based on her statements and evidence at the scene, police concluded the child had been exposed to ongoing drug use and domestic violence. This led to Nicole's arrest. A source close to POORSTACY's family reportedly said that the child is now staying with Nicole's relatives.

Inside the 911 Call and the Police's Initial Statement

A 911 call released by TMZ has provided limited information about the moments before POORSTACY's death. The call was heavily redacted by the Boca Raton Police Department (BRPD), which said all investigative details had been removed.

In the recording, an unidentified man gives the motel's location and appears to hand the phone to a woman. "Ma'am, are you able to talk?" he asked. She replied, "Yes." He then stated, "She has questions for you," as the 911 operator began asking for the woman's name.

In an earlier statement, the BRPD said POORSTACY died from injuries "stemming from an incident" in Boca Raton. Although the death has been officially ruled a suicide, some family members suspect foul play.

An Uncompromising Career Fueled by Innovation, Pain — and a Friend Who Believed in Him

POORSTACY was an emerging figure in alternative music, blending emo, punk, industrial, and metal influences. He frequently collaborated with Travis Barker and worked closely with Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes.

The relationship with Oli extended beyond music. The frontman often sent personal gifts and handwritten letters, and the two remained in regular contact. They bonded over both creative projects and casual downtime, often spending hours gaming together.

POORSTACY noted that Oli won't hesitate to give direct feedback when something isn't working. "He's doing it because he likes the art and he likes the person he’s working with," the rapper said at the time.

One of their joint efforts appeared on POORSTACY's 2021 album "Party at the Cemetery," a bold mix of cyber-punk and metalcore layered with deeply personal lyrics.

Born in New York and raised in South Florida, POORSTACY often spoke about childhood trauma, behavioral issues, and time spent in juvenile detention. He dropped out of high school and, at 16, experienced three days of psychosis after taking synthetic hallucinogens — an event he said triggered chronic OCD.

"If anybody disturbs that process, it drives me crazy to the point where I feel like I'm going to have an aneurysm," he said.

After initial success with Internet Money, POORSTACY went independent to redefine his sound. Influenced by artists like Slipknot, My Chemical Romance, and Bloodbather, he pushed sonic boundaries with songs like "Día De los Muertos" and "Knife Party."

Before his death, POORSTACY had been planning a darker follow-up album. "It's going to be heavier than this one, for sure, — I would say it's almost going to be religious. I'm trying to turn Poorstacy into a cult. POORSTACY might end up being one character in the big grand scheme of things," he explained.

Though his life ended early, he left behind a legacy defined by creativity, vulnerability, and a refusal to conform.

In a separate case involving the sudden loss of a young public figure, another community mourned the death of social media personality Emman Atienza.

As reported on October 25, Atienza, beloved for her radiant smile and raw honesty about mental health, died suddenly, sending shockwaves across social media and leaving fans and loved ones reeling in sorrow.

Atienza passed away at her Los Angeles home on Wednesday, October 22. Her family broke the tragic news two days later in a statement posted to Instagram, igniting a wave of mourning across her online community.

"It's with deep sadness that we share the unexpected passing of our daughter and sister, Emman," the grieving statement read.

A Joyful Light Extinguished Too Soon

Signed by her parents, Kim and Jose, along with her siblings, Feli and Eliana, the statement painted a portrait of a girl who brought joy, laughter, and love into the hearts of everyone she encountered.

"Emman had a way of making people feel seen and heard," the post continued. "She wasn't afraid to share her own journey with mental health. Her authenticity helped so many feel less alone."

The family urged others to carry Atienza's legacy by spreading compassion, courage, and kindness — the very virtues she championed throughout her short but impactful life.

Within hours, the post was flooded with thousands of grief-stricken comments, many from fans who had quietly followed Atienza's journey and found solace in her vulnerability.

"Can't believe you're gone. You were always present, silly, fun loving, bubbly and a light to be around. RIP Emman ❤️," one follower wrote. Another heartbreakingly shared, "rip emman :( couldn't sleep. i've been thinking of you. my heart is heavy. and im a silent fan of yours [sic]."

One fan who was still in disbelief added, "I cant believe it girl [sic]," while another stated, "Emman, we miss you 🥺 I still can't get over it."

Final Video Shared Just Hours Before Death

TMZ has since reported the official cause of death as suicide, confirmed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Even more gut-wrenching, Atienza's final TikTok.

Shared just one day before her passing, it was a joyous montage of clips showing her goofing around, laughing, and spending cherished moments with friends. Once a celebration of life, the video has now become a painful goodbye for fans who can't stop watching through tears.

'I've Grown a Lot': Her Last Message on Healing

Earlier this year, Atienza had spoken candidly in a June 2025 TikTok, addressing her battle with mental illness during her high school years and the emotional growth she'd worked so hard to achieve.

"I'm gonna have a moment of realness with you guys," she began, before opening up about her struggles. She highlighted her experience in high school, saying, "It wasn't the most positive."

As she got candid about her path to healing, she admitted she'd once been "very, very mentally ill," but reflected on the drastic change in her mindset over the years. Looking back at old photos and messages had reminded her just how far she'd come.

"I've also talked about how I've grown a lot as a person, how I've been so much healthier, happier, etc. But at the end of the day, I'm still human — I still feel emotions, I still get sad, anxious, stressed, worried, whatever," she confessed.

It was this radical honesty, this bravery to be vulnerable in public, that endeared her to so many. She permitted her followers to feel, to struggle, and to survive.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "help" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.