Jacksonville rapper ‘Lil Poppa’ (Jax Events, Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The Fulton County Medical Examiner\u2019s Office on Wednesday confirmed the death of Jacksonville rapper Janarious \u201cLil Poppa\u201d Wheeler.<\/p>\n
The medical examiner confirmed in a statement sent to News4JAX that the 25-year-old\u2019s cause of death is under investigation.<\/p>\n
Wheeler was signed to Collective Music Group, which was founded by rapper Yo Gotti.<\/p>\n
He is known for his debut studio album \u201cBlessed, I Guess,\u201d which was released in 2021. This past Friday, he released a new song called \u201cOut of Town Bae.\u201d<\/p>\n
Wheeler was scheduled to perform next month in New Orleans.<\/p>\n
Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n
Inspection forces Jacksonville wholesale warehouse to close; Owner seeks donations to reopen<\/p>\n
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Inspection forces Jacksonville wholesale warehouse to close; Owner seeks donations to reopenConfidence grows for coaches as the bill for better pay picks up steam in Florida. <\/p>\n
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Confidence grows for coaches as the bill for better pay picks up steam in Florida. St. Johns County parents express sympathy for family of 12-year-old killed in crash<\/p>\n
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St. Johns County parents express sympathy for family of 12-year-old killed in crashIt’s feeling like spring. It’s time to start some seeds and grow some tasty greens for spring.<\/p>\n
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It’s feeling like spring. It’s time to start some seeds and grow some tasty greens for spring.Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event Returns Feb. 21 at Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach Boulevard<\/p>\n
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Passion 4 Pets Adoption Event Returns Feb. 21 at Dogtopia of Jacksonville Beach BoulevardBlack History Month Spotlight: Al Pete<\/p>\n
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Black History Month Spotlight: Al PeteFuture Snyder Memorial Church to be discussed at DIA meeting<\/p>\n
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Future Snyder Memorial Church to be discussed at DIA meetingCommunity mourns death of student killed in St. Johns County crash<\/p>\n
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Community mourns death of student killed in St. Johns County crashMortgate rates dip to the 5% range for the first time since 2023<\/p>\n
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Mortgate rates dip to the 5% range for the first time since 2023Working in the garden to get ready for Spring<\/p>\n
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Working in the garden to get ready for SpringJacksonville TikToker uncovers account posting women, children without their consent<\/p>\n
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Jacksonville TikToker uncovers account posting women, children without their consentLocal civil rights leader talks history and legacy of Jesse Jackson<\/p>\n
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Local civil rights leader talks history and legacy of Jesse Jackson2026 High School 9:12 Media Day<\/p>\n
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2026 High School 9:12 Media DayHigh School Media Day 9:12<\/p>\n
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High School Media Day 9:12Abuse, neglect allegations prompt request for state to investigate Union County Animal Control<\/p>\n
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Abuse, neglect allegations prompt request for state to investigate Union County Animal ControlEpiscopal Boys Soccer Prepares for Semis<\/p>\n
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Episcopal Boys Soccer Prepares for SemisIt might feel like Spring today, but hold off on planting: More cold is coming<\/p>\n
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It might feel like Spring today, but hold off on planting: More cold is comingPassion 4 Pets: London is looking for a furever home<\/p>\n
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Passion 4 Pets: London is looking for a furever homeAccused gunman in murder-for-hire case withdraws guilty plea<\/p>\n
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Accused gunman in murder-for-hire case withdraws guilty pleaIncreased focus on teen ‘takeovers’ to make sure they don’t get out of control<\/p>\n
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Increased focus on teen ‘takeovers’ to make sure they don’t get out of controlJacksonville family loses everything in electrical fire at home of 18 years <\/p>\n
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Jacksonville family loses everything in electrical fire at home of 18 years Green Cove Springs couple to bike to DC for screening reform<\/p>\n
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Green Cove Springs couple to bike to DC for screening reform\u2018He\u2019s a complete miracle\u2019: Jacksonville toddler makes full recovery after near-drowning<\/p>\n
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\u2018He\u2019s a complete miracle\u2019: Jacksonville toddler makes full recovery after near-drowningPaid parking has officially begun in downtown Fernandina Beach<\/p>\n
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Paid parking has officially begun in downtown Fernandina BeachThis week is a good window to get your pruning started ahead of Spring<\/p>\n
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