New Delhi, Dec. 2 -- Hours after American rapper POORSTACY was reported dead due to a medical emergency in Florida, his friend has claimed that the 26-year-old was still alive, and "fighting". This latest development has caused immense confusion over the rapper's condition.

According to a TMZ report, POORSTACY, whose real name is Carlito Junior Milfort, passed away early on Saturday after a sudden medical emergency at a Boca Raton hotel.

The report cited police officials to confirm the news of the death of the rapper, who has worked closely with Travis Barker. Authorities have not released details about what led to his apparent death.

The police said that the artist had been staying at the hotel for nearly 10 days with a woman and a to...