Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa has passed away at the age of 25. The rising artist, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, was reportedly pronounced deceased on Wednesday, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, per TMZ.
The rapper’s cause of death has not been released. Lil Poppa built a steady following in the rap scene over the past several years. According to his Ticketmaster page, Poppa was scheduled to perform at the Fillmore in New Orleans on March 21. At this time, there has been no public statement regarding the scheduled performance.
Poppa released his last single, “Out of Town Bae” on February 13. The track marked his most recent musical release prior to his reported passing.
Details Surrounding Lil Poppa’s Reported Death
Lil Poppa was reportedly pronounced deceased at 11:23 a.m. ET on Wednesday. The information was confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to TMZ. As of publication, officials have not released a cause of death.
No additional medical or investigative details have been made public. Representatives for the rapper have not issued an official statement. Family members have also not released a public comment at this time.
The news has circulated across multiple media outlets. However, authorities have not provided further clarification beyond confirmation of his passing.
