Rapper Lil Poppa dies in Fulton County, officials say
Published: Feb. 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM EST
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Rapper Lil Poppa has died at 25 in Fulton County, officials said Wednesday.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the death of Janarious Wheeler, the real name of the Jacksonville, Florida-based rapper.
Wheeler’s manner and cause of death are under investigation.
The news comes just days after his new single “Out of Town Bae” was released.
TMZ first reported the rapper’s death.
Check back with Atlanta News First for updates on this developing story.
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