American rapper Lil Poppa has been reported dead.
He was 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office said he was pronounced dead on the morning of February 18. The cause and manner of death remain under investigation.
Caroline “Baroline” Diaz, CEO of Great Day Records, who worked with him early in his career, shared a brief tribute online, describing him as “my little brother” and expressing her sadness.
Fans also responded on social media, with many posting messages of disbelief.
Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Lil Poppa began rapping at seven. In 2018, he gained wider attention with “Purple Hearts,” a song inspired by surviving a drive-by shooting.
That year, he released his debut album, Under Investigation, and later signed with Interscope Records. In 2022, he joined Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group.
His catalog includes “Love & War,” “Mind Over Matter” and “HAPPY TEARS,” along with projects such as Blessed, I Guess, Half Man Half Vamp, Hold That Thought and Almost Normal Again.
In a 2021 interview, he spoke about the messages from listeners who said his music helped them through difficult periods, noting that he understood the responsibility that came with that influence.
Representatives have not released further details.
