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Rapper Lil Poppa, 25, Dies Unexpectedly
19 Feb
Summary
- Rapper Lil Poppa, 25, passed away unexpectedly.
- His cause of death is currently under investigation.
- He signed with Yo Gotti's CMG label in 2022.

The music world is mourning the loss of rapper Lil Poppa, whose death at 25 was confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office on Wednesday, February 19, 2026. Born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, the Jacksonville native's cause of death is currently being investigated, with limited details released.
News of his passing prompted widespread tributes from fans and artists like Dej Loaf, Mozzy, and Nardo Wick. Caroline "Baroline" Diaz, CEO of Great Day Records, expressed her profound sadness, remembering Poppa as one of her first artists at Interscope.
Lil Poppa joined Yo Gotti's CMG label in 2022, following a career that included collaborations with prominent artists such as Gotti, Polo G, and Toosii. His music garnered significant attention, with two entries on the Billboard 200: "Blessed, I Guess" in May 2021 and "Under Investigation 3" in May 2022.
Just last week, on February 13, 2026, Poppa released his single "Out of Town Bae." He had recently completed a tour in late 2025 and had a Birthday Bash show scheduled for March 2026 in New Orleans.




