Rapper Lil Poppa Dies in Atlanta; Investigation Underway
By Brandon Andrews | Published 2026-02-20T12:29:05.821Z
Local News
Location: Atlanta, GA, Fulton County
Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa (Janarious Mykel Wheeler) dies in Atlanta. Fulton County investigation underway. Cause of death unknown. #AtlantaNews
Jacksonville rapper Janarious Mykel Wheeler, known as Lil Poppa, was pronounced dead in Atlanta, Fulton County, on Wednesday, February 18, at 11:23 a.m. ET. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the death, which is now under investigation. The death of a young, prominent artist in the area brings attention to the local music scene and the ongoing issues impacting the community.
The 25-year-old artist was signed to Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group. He had released a new single, "
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