Famous Rapper Lil Poppa was found dead in his Home last night. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on Wednesday confirmed the death of Jacksonville rapper Janarious “Lil Poppa” Wheeler.
🚨Breaking: Rapper Lil Poppa Died age of 26.😳 The cause of death is still Under invistigation.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner in Georgia confirmed Wheeler’s death on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at around 11:20 a.m. local time. Moreover, officials told media outlets that the cause… pic.twitter.com/LKp6i4hBI1
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In a statement sent to Thnews, the medical examiner said the 25-year-old’s cause of death is under investigation. Wheeler was signed to Collective Music Group, the label founded by rapper Yo Gotti.
Lil Poppa was known for his debut studio album, “Blessed, I Guess,” released in 2021. He most recently released a new song titled “Out of Town Bae” this past Friday.
Wheeler was scheduled to perform next month in New Orleans.
