Fulton County Confirms Death of Jacksonville Rapper Lil Poppa, 25
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the death of Janarious “Lil Poppa” Wheeler. The announcement has drawn attention in part because lil poppa had released new music this past Friday and was scheduled to perform next month in New Orleans; the medical examiner says the cause of death is under investigation.
Medical examiner confirmation and investigation
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office issued a confirmation of Wheeler’s death and said the cause remains under investigation. Officials have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding his death, and no cause has been publicly confirmed at this time.
Lil Poppa's career and recent releases
Janarious Wheeler performed under the stage name Lil Poppa. He was best known for his debut studio album, "Blessed, I Guess, " released in 2021. In the days before his death he released a new song titled "Out of Town Bae, " issued this past Friday. That recent release and his earlier work helped raise his profile within his fan base.
Label affiliation and industry ties
Wheeler was signed to Collective Music Group, an imprint founded by Yo Gotti. His label affiliation was part of how his music reached wider distribution and supported scheduled live appearances.
Scheduled performance and public response
Wheeler was scheduled to perform next month in New Orleans. Coverage of his death has noted that fans and friends have honored his legacy in the hours after the confirmation. Details about the planned show and how organizers will proceed have not been released.
- Janarious “Lil Poppa” Wheeler, 25, confirmed dead by Fulton County Medical Examiner.
- Cause of death under investigation; no further details publicly confirmed.
- Recent activity: new single released this past Friday and a scheduled New Orleans performance next month.
What happens next will depend on the ongoing investigation and any official updates from authorities or representatives. If investigators identify a cause of death, that finding could affect scheduled events and the handling of recent releases. Parties connected to Wheeler and the venue for the planned New Orleans appearance have not issued public statements detailing changes to dates or plans.
