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The hip-hop community is mourning the untimely death of rapper Lil Poppa, who has tragically passed away at the age of 25. This heartbreaking news was confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia, who stated that the talented musician was pronounced dead on the morning of Wednesday, February 18.
While the cause of Lil Poppa’s death remains unknown, ongoing investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding his sudden departure, as confirmed by the medical examiner’s office in a statement to News4JAX.
Caroline “Baroline” Diaz, CEO of Great Day Records and a pivotal figure during the early days of Lil Poppa’s career, expressed her grief and paid tribute to the rapper through heartfelt messages on social media. Her words echoed the sentiments of many fans and colleagues who are grappling with the loss of such a promising artist.
In a separate tragic event within the music industry, it has been reported that Atlanta-based rapper Young Scooter has also passed away at the age of 39. Known for hits like “Jugg King” and “Hard to Handle,” Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey, reportedly died after being transported to a hospital in Atlanta. This news was confirmed by multiple outlets, including Variety and the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, citing a spokesperson for the Fulton County authorities.
As the music world reflects on the contributions of these artists, fans and fellow musicians alike are left to honor their legacies and the indelible marks they left on the industry.
“My little brother is gone,” Diaz wrote via X on Wednesday. “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.”
Several of Lil Poppa’s fans also reacted to the news, with one writing, “Poppa tell me it ain’t true.” Another replied, “You ain’t leave me like this 😔 ain’t NO WAY.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Lil Poppa’s representatives and the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office for comment.
Lil Poppa was best known for his songs “Love & War,” “Mind Over Matter” and “HAPPY TEARS.” The musician started rapping at age 7 in his hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. In 2018, he wrote the track “Purple Hearts,” inspired from his real-life experience surviving a drive-by shooting. The track ended up going viral. That same year, Lil Poppa released his debut album, Under Investigation.
Following the success of “Purple Hearts,” Lil Poppa signed a record deal with Interscope Records. He was later signed to Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group (CMG) in 2022. He went on to release several more records including Blessed, I Guess, Half Man Half Vamp, Hold That Thought and Almost Normal Again.
Lil Poppa previously expressed his gratitude for his fans as they connected with his music over the years.
“A lot of people tell me I got them through their toughest times,” he said in a 2021 interview with Audiomack. “People say I got them through certain situations, or I stopped them from doing this or doing that. That means a lot.”
Lil Poppa continued, “That makes me realize I got the power to change someone’s outlook on a certain situation. So I need to be mature enough to handle my own situations in a mature way.”
He also opened up about why he wasn’t afraid to get vulnerable on his tracks.
“We go through so much on a daily basis. So we might feel like we’re at our worst, but we don’t even realize how much of a blessing some situations are,” the singer reflected. “Not everyone believes in the idea that everything happens for a reason. But even when we’re feeling like we’re the most cursed at times, we really can’t complain. Ain’t nothing to complain about, because it could be worse.”
Rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name is Charles Jones, has died at the age of 26. Lewis Fusco, an attorney for the Florida-based musician, confirmed Jones’ death to News4JAX in Tampa, on Sunday, June 23. According to WTSP-TV, Tampa police officials attended a shooting reported at the Holiday Inn Tampa North at around 4:40 AM […]
Earlier this month, Lil Poppa released his new track “Out Of Town Bae.” He dropped the official music video on Friday, February 13.
“Out Of Town Bae Official Video out now❤️🔥,” he shared alongside a snippet from the video via Instagram.
Lil Poppa spent the last year on tour, and had a Birthday Bash concert scheduled next month in New Orleans.
“This Year I’m Having My Birthday Bash Concert in New Orleans at @thefillmorenola,” he wrote via Instagram in January. “Come Celebrate With Me. Tickets On Sale Now! Link in bio❤️🔥.”