Fulton County Confirms Death of Jacksonville Rapper Lil Poppa at 25
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on Wednesday confirmed the death of Janarious “lil poppa” Wheeler, a 25-year-old rapper from Jacksonville. The office said the cause of death is under investigation, and officials offered no further details at this time.
lil poppa death confirmed
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Wheeler’s death released on Wednesday. The artist, known professionally as lil poppa, was 25 years old. The medical examiner’s office has stated that the cause of death remains under investigation and has not been publicly confirmed.
Lil Poppa’s recent releases and plans
Wheeler was signed to Collective Music Group, a label founded by Yo Gotti. He rose to wider attention with his debut studio album, "Blessed, I Guess, " released in 2021. He also released a new song this past Friday titled "Out of Town Bae. " At the time of the announcement, he was scheduled to perform next month in New Orleans.
Investigation and next steps
The medical examiner’s confirmation and the statement that the cause of death is under investigation leave key questions unanswered. The ongoing review by the medical examiner means official findings and any potential determinations about manner of death are pending. If the investigation takes time to conclude, organizers of the scheduled New Orleans appearance and other upcoming events will need to decide how to proceed with plans that had included the performer.
- Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed Janarious "lil poppa" Wheeler’s death; he was 25.
- Cause of death is under investigation and not publicly confirmed.
- Wheeler recently released the song "Out of Town Bae" and was due to perform next month in New Orleans.
Observers and members of the local music community will be watching for further announcements from the medical examiner and for any statements from Wheeler’s label or event promoters. The combination of a recent release and an upcoming show had signaled active momentum in his career; those scheduled activities now face immediate logistical and public-response decisions as the investigation progresses.
