Hapeville Tragedy: Police Detail Rapper Lil Poppa’s Suicide After Highway Crash

A Desperate Call After the Wreck (Image Credits: Pixabay)

Hapeville, Georgia – Local authorities outlined the final moments of rising rapper Lil Poppa’s life, confirming he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound shortly after a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 85.[1]

A Desperate Call After the Wreck

The incident began when Lil Poppa, whose real name was Janarious Mykel Wheeler, crashed his car south of Hapeville. The vehicle remained drivable, prompting him to contact his manager for advice on next steps.[1]

They arranged to meet in the parking lot of a nearby Hilton Hotel. Wheeler stayed inside his damaged car and spoke to the manager through the open window. Hapeville Police Chief Bruce Hedley stated that the content of their discussion remained unclear. At some point during the exchange, Wheeler drew a handgun, placed it to his head, and fired.[1]…

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