Lil Poppa Confirmed Dead at 25, Medical Examiner Says

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on Wednesday confirmed the death of Jacksonville rapper Janarious “lil poppa” Wheeler, and the office said the 25-year-old’s cause of death is under investigation.

Janarious Wheeler performed under the stage name Lil Poppa and was 25 years old. He was signed to Collective Music Group, the label founded by rapper Yo Gotti, and was best known for his debut studio album, "Blessed, I Guess, " which was released in 2021.

Lil Poppa's death confirmed by the medical examiner

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office issued the confirmation on Wednesday and said investigators are probing the cause of death. The office confirmed that the matter remains under investigation, and no cause has been announced.

Recent music and a scheduled New Orleans show

Wheeler had continued releasing music: this past Friday he released a new song titled "Out of Town Bae. " He was also scheduled to perform next month in New Orleans, a booking that remained on his calendar before the medical examiner's confirmation.

Career notes and next steps

Known for the 2021 debut album "Blessed, I Guess, " Lil Poppa built his profile through releases that led to his signing with Collective Music Group. The medical examiner confirmed the death and investigators are handling the inquiry; his planned New Orleans performance next month is the next confirmed date tied to his schedule.

Authorities have not released further details about the investigation. Recovery of additional information and any official updates from the medical examiner’s office are expected as the inquiry continues.