Lil Poppas Cause of Death Shocks Fans

Lil Poppas Cause of Death Shocks Fans

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The cause of death for rapper Lil Poppa was

The 25-year-old singer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, .

His death has been ruled a suicide, the site added.

Fans took to X to express how shocked they were: 'No way, this guy had it all, why would he take his life?' while another said, 'Poor bro must have been in pain.'

The musician who was based out of Jacksonville, , died on Wednesday, just days after releasing a new song, Out Of Town Bae, and the accompanying music video.

The artist - born Janarious Mykel Wheeler - was pronounced dead at the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office in Georgia, TMZ reported.

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The Daily Mail has reached out to Lil Poppa's representative for comment.

The cause of death for rapper Lil Poppa was revealed on Thursday. Seen in 2023

The 25-year-old singer died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office in Georgia which talked to TMZ the rapper. His death has been ruled a suicide, the site added

Lil Poppa rose to prominence with his fan-favorite song Love & War. 

The singer was scheduled to perform in New Orleans in March.

The hip hop artist was signed to Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group. His other hits include Mind Over Matter and HAPPY TEARS.

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The musician who was based out of Jacksonville, Florida , died on Wednesday, just days after releasing a new song, Out Of Town Bae, and the accompanying music video. Pictured in 2024

The artist - born Janarious Mykel Wheeler - was pronounced dead at the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office in Georgia, TMZ reported. Pictured in 2023 performing in Atlanta, Georgia

The Daily Mail has reached out to Lil Poppa's representative for comment 

Great Day Records CEO Caroline 'Baroline' Diaz, who played a pivotal role in the artist's rise, also paid homage on X.

'My little brother is gone, Poppa I love you so much. I am so broken. One of the first artists I had at Interscope. A&R'ed 4 of his projects. I'm so sad right now.'

One of the rapper's fans wrote on X, 'Rest in Peace to a real talent. Lil Poppa’s music spoke to so many of us and his storytelling was unmatched. Sending prayers and strength to his family, his team at CMG, and the entire Jacksonville community during this incredibly difficult time. Gone way too soon.'

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'RIP Lil Poppa one of the greatest talents of our generation,' another fan added.

The rapper's death comes just one month ahead of his 26th birthday on March 18.

Help is available: dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. 

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