Who Is Lil Poppa?

Lil Poppa is an up and coming rapper from Florida, who started his career at the age of 15. He first started gaining recognition with his hit single “Die For Me” in 2017, which has over 5 million streams on Spotify. His music is heavily influenced by the Southern rap scene, and he is known for his heartfelt lyrics and catchy hooks. In 2020, he released his sophomore album “Pray 4 Me” which was well received by fans and critics alike.

Early Life

Lil Poppa was born Alex Deaton in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up in a lower-income household, and was raised by a single mother. From a young age, he was exposed to the rap game by his older cousins. He began writing his own music at the age of 12. In high school, he started to take music seriously and began posting his music on SoundCloud.

Career Highlights

In 2017, Poppa released his breakout song “Die For Me” which quickly gained attention both locally and nationally. This song was followed by a string of successful singles such as “Gone” and “My City Needs Something” which both garnered millions of streams on streaming platforms. In 2018, he released his debut mixtape “Life Of A Sad Boy” which featured collaborations with artists such as Lil Durk and Lil Baby. In 2020, he released his second mixtape “Pray 4 Me” which was met with critical acclaim.

Awards & Accolades

Lil Poppa has been nominated for the XXL Freshman List in 2019 and for the BET Hip Hop Awards in 2020 for Best New Artist. He has also been featured in XXL Magazine and has been highlighted by The Fader as one of the “10 Rappers to Watch in 2020”.

Personal Life

Poppa keeps a low profile when it comes to his personal life but it is known that he is currently dating fellow rapper Ally Brooke. He is an avid video gamer and often streams on Twitch with fans. He also enjoys traveling and recently took a trip to Jamaica with some friends.