Tragedy has struck the rap world with the untimely death of 25-year-old Lil Poppa, whose real name was Janarious Mykel Wheeler. Authorities have confirmed the Jacksonville rapper’s passing was due to a gunshot wound to the head, officially ruled as suicide. His management expressed profound grief, remembering him as a talented and ambitious artist with immense potential.

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mentions of death, reader’s discretion is about. Rapper Lil Poppa’s demise had majorly affected the rap industry. The star was best known for his songs and ‘Love and War.’ Earlier this week, it was announced that rapper Lil Poppa is no more, and that the police are investigating the cause of his passing. Now, days later, as per a recent report, the star’s cause of death has been revealed to the public.

Rapper Lil Poppa passes away at 25

As per Entertainment Weekly reports shared online, the rapper passed away at the age of 25 due to a gunshot wound to the head. Janarious Mykel Wheeler was found deceased in his home in Fulton County. His passing has now officially been ruled as suicide. The news comes only days after his management agency paid tribute to the actor in a social media post.Their post, which was shared on February 19, a day later, wrote that “We are stunned and devastated by the loss of our beloved family member, Janarious ‘Lil Poppa’ Wheeler. Poppa was more than just a talented artist— he was an ambitious young man with depth beyond his years and endless potential. Our love for him knew no bounds.”

More about Lil Poppa

The rapper had managed to make a name for himself in the music industry over the years in a short span of time. The Jacksonville star was known for his soulful and beautiful lyrics. Not only that, but he was heavily praised for introducing a new soulful rapping style as well. He began his career in 2018, after he released the song ‘Purple Hearts’, and then he took out a camera and brought infront of the character. To hold him infront of octobers.