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Is Lil Poppa dead at 25? Jacksonville rappers death confirmed who was Janarious Mykel Wheeler, CMG artist, and what happened?

Is Lil Poppa dead? Yes. Forensic data confirms Janarious Mykel Wheeler died at 11:23 AM ET on February 18, 2026. He was only 25 years old. The Jacksonville rapper was found in Fulton County, Georgia. This CMG artist recently released Out of Town Bae. His sudden passing has shocked the hip-hop community. Fans now await the official autopsy. The Jacksonville music scene mourns a true melodic pioneer.