Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio, also known as Charles Jones, was tragically killed in Tampa while celebrating his 26th birthday. Learn more about the incident and his legacy in the music industry.
Bollywood Fever: Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa early Sunday, his attorney Lewis Fusco confirmed to News4JAX.
Charles Jones, known by his stage name “Julio Foolio,” was celebrating his 26th birthday, which was Friday, and staying at an Airbnb, according to Fusco. Fusco mentioned that too many people were in the Airbnb where they were celebrating, leading them to leave. In an Instagram story, the rapper said police shut the pool party down and “kicked” them out of the Airbnb. Numerous posts on his social media advertised the location of the event.
Fusco said the rapper got a room at a Holiday Inn hotel, where he was “basically ambushed” in the parking lot.
“The victim in this morning’s shooting is believed to be Charles Jones,” Tampa Police Public Information Officer Jonee’ Lewis wrote in a press release. “Positive identification is pending confirmation from the Medical Examiner’s Office.”
According to Tampa Police, three other people were injured and are being treated at the hospital. Their condition is listed as stable.
Dozens of people have turned to social media to talk about the rapper’s death, including a woman who claimed to be his girlfriend.
Jones was known for his popular drill rap videos with controversial lyrics about murders involving rival gangs in Jacksonville. In the last three years, Jones had been shot twice in Jacksonville.
Fusco sent an official statement regarding Jones’ death, which reads in part:
“While these events involving our client, Mr. Charles Jones, have been disclosed by law enforcement, we are unable to provide further comments at this time until additional details become public record. We kindly request that the privacy of Mr. Jones and his family be respected during this difficult time.”
The tragic death of Julio Foolio has left the music community and his fans mourning the loss of a young artist whose career was marked by both talent and controversy.
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