New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- When American rapper Lil Poppa died on 18 February 2026, aged 25, tributes poured in from across the hip-hop world. Fans revisited his emotionally raw music, which has amassed more than 247 million Spotify streams, while the industry reflected on a career built on vulnerability, survival, and truth. Beyond the charts and accolades, Lil Poppa left behind something far more personal - a young son, and the woman raising him, Toie Roberts.

Lil Poppa's death has also brought renewed attention to his relationship with Roberts, the daughter of rap mogul Rick Ross. Their story never unfolded through formal announcements or red-carpet appearances. Instead, it played out through music, social media glimpses, and moments that ...