rapper Lil Poppa got his start in rap ... "Purple Hearts" is something of a somber audio diary on which Poppa recaps the emotions he felt while surviving a shooting in his hometown.

Amid the humble Florida rapper’s croons and raps about life and pain, there’s a unique voice that’s starting to emerge. Lil Poppa probably wouldn’t mind if he didn’t get any more popular.

Lil Poppa is a rapper and singer from Jacksonville, Florida, known for his emotional lyrics and smooth flow. He started gaining attention with songs that talk about real-life struggles and ...