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Rapper Lil Poppa Dies by Suicide After Car Crash
20 Feb
Summary
- Rapper Lil Poppa died at age 25 after a single-car accident.
- He shot himself after meeting his manager at a hotel.
- An off-duty officer alerted authorities to the incident.

Rapper Lil Poppa, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, was pronounced dead yesterday in Georgia at the age of 25. The artist was involved in a single-car accident on Interstate 85. Following the collision, Lil Poppa contacted his manager, and they arranged to meet in a nearby hotel parking lot.
Upon meeting, Lil Poppa remained in his vehicle while speaking with his manager through a rolled-down window. Reports indicate that during this interaction, the rapper produced a handgun and tragically took his own life. An off-duty officer working at the hotel witnessed the event and immediately called for emergency services.
Lil Poppa was transported to Grady Hospital, where he was officially declared deceased. No suicide note was found. The rapper was known for his work with Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group (CMG) and had released popular tracks such as "Love & War," "Mind Over Matter," and "HAPPY TEARS."




