Fatal Shooting Claims the Life of Rapper Foolio in Tampa
Entertainment | June 23, 2024, 7:03 p.m.
Jacksonville rapper Foolio, real name Charles Jones, was tragically shot and killed in Tampa. Police responded to a shooting at a hotel and found Jones dead, with three others injured. The motive is still under investigation.
Jones had been celebrating his birthday on the night of the shooting, sharing videos on Instagram. His lawyer confirmed he was ambushed in a parking lot after being forced to leave a previous location. Despite surviving previous attempts on his life, Jones was not able to escape this tragedy.
With a million followers on Instagram and nearly a million monthly listeners on Spotify, Jones had been a rising star in the music industry since 2015. His latest album, “Resurrection,” was released in April.
This heartbreaking loss highlights the dangers faced by artists in the industry.