Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa’s funeral set for March 7: What to know

Funeral particulars have been launched for late Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa.

Lil Poppa, born Janarious Wheeler, died in Georgia on Feb. 18.

According to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, the rapper, who handed on the age of 25, died from a gunshot wound to the pinnacle; his dying was dominated a suicide.

According to a flyer posted on Instagram by XXLthe Jacksonville native will likely be laid to relaxation this Saturday, March 7 in his hometown. The funeral service will likely be held at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church, positioned at 1118 W. Beaver St., and is open to the general public, the church’s pastor Harry Williams confirmed with First Coast News.

Williams mentioned an excessive massive crowd is anticipated. The service will begin at 10 am and safety will likely be “strictly enforced.”

“Out of respect for the family, phones, recording devices, Meta glasses, and cameras of any kind will not be permitted,” the funeral flyer states. “Guests who do not comply will be respectfully escorted out.”

In 2022, Lil Poppa signed with rapper Yo Gotti’s Collective Music Group, marking a defining second in his profession. He launched a number of fan favorites, together with “Love & War,” “Mind Over Matter” and “HAPPY TEARS,” together with tasks akin to “Almost Normal Again.” He had practically a million followers on Instagram on the time of his dying, and greater than 600,000 month-to-month listeners on Spotify.

If you might be experiencing a psychological well being disaster, assist is on the market. You can attain the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime by texting, calling or chatting on-line.