News•Mar 9, 2026
Lil Poppa Laid to Rest in Gold Casket, Manager Speaks Out
Lil Poppa, the Jacksonville‑born CMG rapper, was buried in a gold casket on March 7 after a public homegoing service at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church. His manager Dee Dee delivered her first public remarks, recalling his struggles and urging fans to remember his impact. The Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed his death as a self‑inflicted gunshot, following a single‑car crash earlier that day. Yo Gotti, who signed Poppa in 2022, attended the ceremony, underscoring the label’s close ties to the artist.
