Urban music loses rapper Julio Foolio. What was the cause of death of the up-and-coming singer?

TThe price of fame is usually high and only a few can pay it. According to press reports Julio Foolio was murdered today in Tampa, Floridawhere he lived. The musician stood out for his blunt lyrics, which reflected the reality of the less privileged.

The young musician’s girlfriend, Maniannounced the news on social media. “You took my friend away from me. I hate you all and I won’t be the only one crying.” said the young woman on her account at X, formerly Twitter. Her account now appears as private.

According to press reports, there was an armed attack in front of a hotel in Tampa left one dead and three injured. The deceased was identified as Karl Jonesbetter known by his stage name, Julio Foolio.

The injured were taken to local hospitals where they are recovering. Authorities say none of them are in risk of deathbut they are under observation.

The shooting of Julio Foolio

The police investigations have so far revealed Foolio had his birthday with a group of friends at a local AirbnbHowever, the police arrived on the scene to stop the celebration, after which the rapper and some friends looked for another place to continue the party.

Initial press reports, citing police sources, indicate that the shooting took place in front of a Holiday InnAccording to reports, two cars were parked in front of the hotel when a group of armed men approached them and opened fire on one of the vehicles.

“We learned, and this was at the beginning of the investigation, that two cars were shot at,” Jonee LewisSpokesperson of the Tampa Police Department, News Channel 8 told.

Foolio’s life was already in danger

This was not the first attack on Julio FoolioIn October 2023, unknown assailants attacked the singer in a residential area in Jacksonville. A bullet hit Foolio in the foot, leaving several broken bones and a wound classified as serious.

After the incident Foolio A lawsuit was filed alleging that a UF Health The nurse endangered his safety by revealing his whereabouts.

In November 2021, he was the target of another attack in Jacksonvillealthough on this occasion the rapper fended off the attack with a registered weapon. In 2020 Foolio was involved in another shooting in Houston, Texas.