- Celebrities. Who is Lil Poppa, the Jacksonville rapper whose death shocks the hip-hop scene?
- Celebrities. What was Lil Poppa's net worth?
Questions about the personal life of Lil Poppa have circulated online as interest in the Jacksonville artist continues to grow. According to multiple news sources citing law enforcement and the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office via TMZ, the rapper - whose real name was Janarious Mykel Wheeler - was pronounced dead on February 18, 2026, at 11:23 a.m. ET.
As of now, an official cause of death has not been publicly released, and many details are still emerging. Many fans are asking a straightforward personal question: Does he have kids? Here's the clearest picture based on available and verifiable public information.
Yes - He Has a Son
According to multiple biographical sources, Lil Poppa does had a child:
- He is the father of a son named PJ, who was reportedly born in 2022.
- Most available profiles list PJ as his only child.
According to the Hindustan Times, Lil Poppa had PJ with Toie Roberts, daughter of rapper Rick Ross. Roberts is the CEO of Ashanti Beauty. Ross celebrated PJ's birth with a social media post in which he dubbed himself "Grandpa Gucci."
Lil Poppa has historically kept his personal life private, focusing public attention on his music rather than his relationships or family.
This low-profile approach is common among artists who prefer to separate their public persona from their home life, and it often leads to speculation filling the information gap online.