Tragedy has struck the rap world with the untimely death of 25-year-old Lil Poppa, whose real name was Janarious Mykel Wheeler. Authorities have confirmed the Jacksonville rapper's passing was due to a gunshot wound to the head, officially ruled as suicide. His management expressed profound grief, remembering him as a talented and ambitious artist with immense potential.

We are learning more about the circumstances surrounding the death of rapper Lil Poppa ... and it's pretty shocking. TMZ broke the news ... the rapper -- real name Janarious Mykel Wheeler -- was pronounced dead yesterday in Georgia at the…

Lil Poppa -- a popular rapper based out of Jacksonville, Florida -- has died ... TMZ has learned. The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office in Georgia tells TMZ ... the rapper -- real name Janarious Mykel Wheeler -- was pronounced dead today at…