Lil Poppa’s official cause of death has been confirmed following the tragic passing of the rising Jacksonville rapper earlier this year.
According to documents released by the Fulton County coroner, the artist — born Janarious Mykel Wheeler — died from a single self-inflicted gunshot wound to the left side of his head. Officials stated he was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle at the time of the incident. A toxicology report is still pending.
Authorities previously revealed that the incident happened following a single-car crash on Interstate 85 near Hapeville, Georgia. Hapeville Police Chief Bruce Hedley said Lil Poppa’s manager had arrived at the scene shortly before the rapper fatally shot himself.
Lil Poppa had become a well-known name in Southern hip-hop and was signed to Collective Music Group, the label founded by Yo Gotti. He gained popularity through emotional and melodic tracks such as “Love & War,” “Mind Over Matter,” and “HAPPY TEARS,” earning a loyal fan base over the past several years.
The 25-year-old artist had remained active musically before his death, releasing his 16-track album “Almost Normal Again” in August and dropping a new single titled “Out of Town Bae” earlier this year.
Lil Poppa’s death sent shockwaves through the rap community, with fans and fellow artists mourning the loss of one of Jacksonville’s rising talents.#newsafro_
