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Hip-Hop Community Mourns Rapper Lil Poppa, Dead at 25
The rising Florida artist passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a loyal fanbase and grieving collaborators.
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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Rising rapper Lil Poppa, who was signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label, has reportedly passed away at the age of 25. The news comes just days after the release of his latest single, 'Out Of Town Bae.' Fellow rappers NoCap and Toosi have shared heartfelt tributes to Poppa, expressing shock and sadness over the untimely loss.
Why it matters
Lil Poppa was considered a promising up-and-coming artist in the hip-hop community, having released over eight projects during his time with CMG and building a loyal fanbase. His sudden passing at a young age is a tragic loss for the genre and his collaborators, who were planning future musical endeavors together.
The details
Lil Poppa was pronounced dead on Wednesday at 11:23 a.m. following an evaluation by the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office, though an official cause of death has not been announced. The news comes just days after the release of his latest single, 'Out Of Town Bae,' which was beginning to gain traction with his fans. Fellow rappers NoCap and Toosi, who were frequent collaborators with Poppa, have shared emotional tributes expressing their grief and disbelief over the loss of their friend.
- Lil Poppa passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.
- His latest single, 'Out Of Town Bae,' was released just days before his death.
The players
Lil Poppa
A rising 25-year-old rapper from Florida who was signed to Yo Gotti's CMG label and had released over eight projects during his time with the imprint, steadily building a loyal fan base.
NoCap
A rapper from Mobile, Alabama who was a frequent collaborator with Lil Poppa and had hinted at appearing on a potential remix of Poppa's latest single.
Toosi
A frequent collaborator of Lil Poppa's who expressed grief and disbelief over the rapper's untimely passing.
Yo Gotti
The founder of the CMG label, which Lil Poppa was signed to.
What they’re saying
“Hopefully we can talk about it when I get there like we always do, love you, Ms. Barbara Grandson.”
— NoCap (Instagram)
“My heart broke today, vamp, every time I asked was you good you said yea brudda. You was one of my only real friends in this sh*t bro we came in this together. Last week I called you and you know what we had planned man, the fans would've loved it bro! I send my love and prayers to yours man. Vamp 4 Live rest up, Lil Poppa.”
— Toosi, Frequent Collaborator (Instagram)
The takeaway
The sudden passing of Lil Poppa at just 25 years old is a tragic loss for the hip-hop community, as he was considered a promising up-and-coming artist with a loyal fanbase. His collaborators' emotional tributes highlight the close-knit nature of the genre and the deep impact his death has had on those who knew him best.
