{"id":235063,"date":"2026-02-19T18:18:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T23:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2026\/02\/19\/lil-poppas-cause-of-death-ruled-a-suicide-2\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T18:18:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T23:18:08","slug":"lil-poppas-cause-of-death-ruled-a-suicide-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2026\/02\/19\/lil-poppas-cause-of-death-ruled-a-suicide-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Lil Poppa\u2019s Cause of Death Ruled a\u00a0Suicide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tLil Poppa\u2019s<\/a> cause of death has been ruled a suicide due to a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner\u2019s Office. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe medical examiner\u2019s office revealed in a press release that they conducted an autopsy of Poppa on Thursday (Feb. 19). Poppa (born Janarious Mykel Wheeler) died on<\/a> Wednesday at age 25.<\/p>\n

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\n\tThere was an outpouring of support from the hip-hop community mourning the Jacksonville rapper, with tributes from Boosie Badazz<\/a>, Mozzy, Dej Loaf <\/a>and Nardo Wick. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe 25-year-old released his \u201cOut of Town Bae\u201d single on Feb. 13. The rapper had been on tour in 2025 and had a Birthday Bash show in New Orleans set for March.<\/p>\n

\n\tPoppa signed to Yo Gotti\u2019s<\/a> CMG Records in 2022 and released several projects with the label, including his Almost Normal Again<\/em> album last August. \u201cWe are stunned and devastated by the loss of our beloved family member, Janarious \u2018Lil Poppa\u2019 Wheeler,\u201d CMG wrote in a statement on Thursday. \u201cPoppa was more than just a talented artist \u2014 he was an ambitious young man with depth beyond his years and endless potential. Our love for him knew no bounds.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe label\u2019s statement continued: \u201cHe was one of those rare artists who thoughtfully poured his pain, growth and truth into his art. His passion and authenticity connected and inspired fans from all walks of life. This is truly a heartbreaking loss for everyone who knew and loved him. Please keep his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. Poppa, we promise to uphold your legacy with honor and respect. We are all better because of you. Long Live Lil Poppa.\u201d<\/p>\n

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