'Rising Rapper Foolio tragically murdered in Tampa shooting incident'
Entertainment | June 23, 2024, 5:54 p.m.
Jacksonville rapper Foolio, real name Charles Jones, was tragically shot and killed in Tampa on a Sunday morning, as confirmed by his lawyer. Police responded to reports of a shooting at a hotel in uptown Tampa, finding Jones dead alongside two vehicles that had been shot at. Three other victims are in stable condition.
Authorities are investigating the motive and those involved in the shooting. Jones, celebrating his birthday, had shared footage on Instagram of a pool party and being shut down by police. Later, he was ambushed at a Holiday Inn parking lot.
Despite surviving previous attempts on his life, Jones, with a significant following on social media and Spotify, was just beginning his career in music. The rapper's untimely death has shocked his fans and the music community.