Funeral Details Announced for Rapper Lil Poppa

Lil Poppa's sister shares service information, including livestream for fans unable to attend in person.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Funeral arrangements have been finalized for rapper Janarious Mykel Wheeler, known professionally as Lil Poppa. His sister, Orieon Wheeler, announced the service will be held this Saturday, March 7, at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Due to anticipated attendance, security measures will be in place and certain items will be prohibited. For those unable to attend in person, the funeral will be livestreamed on Lil Poppa's YouTube channel starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.

Why it matters

Lil Poppa's death at the age of 27 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound has deeply impacted his local community and music fans worldwide. Providing public access to his funeral service through a livestream allows more people to participate in honoring his life and legacy.

The details

Lil Poppa, whose real name was Janarious Mykel Wheeler, died on February 18 following a single-car accident. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office determined the cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Lil Poppa's sister, Orieon Wheeler, announced the funeral details via social media, noting that security will be present and attendees will not be permitted to bring phones, recording devices, or bags into the venue.

  • Lil Poppa's funeral will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.
  • The funeral service will be livestreamed on Lil Poppa's YouTube channel starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on March 7, 2026.

The players

Orieon Wheeler

Lil Poppa's sister, who announced the funeral arrangements via social media.

Toie Roberts

The mother of Lil Poppa's 3-year-old son, Kofi J'nar, who shared a message on Instagram expressing her grief.

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What they’re saying

“Nothing could EVER describe the pain...Our reality changing before my eyes.”

— Toie Roberts, Mother of Lil Poppa's son (Instagram)

“Janarious, [I] got J'nar. You proceed on & secure your rest.”

— Toie Roberts, Mother of Lil Poppa's son (Instagram)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Lil Poppa's untimely passing has left a profound impact on his local community and music fans worldwide. The decision to livestream his funeral service reflects a growing trend of making memorial events accessible to a wider audience, particularly for public figures with devoted fan bases.