Florida rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name is Charles Jones, was shot and killed while celebrating his 26th birthday in Tampa. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, leaving the local music community and fans in mourning.

According to reports, Foolio was attending a birthday celebration at an Airbnb when the event was shut down by the police. He and his crew then moved to a nearby Holiday Inn, where the fatal shooting took place in the parking lot.

The Tampa Police Department has confirmed that the victim is believed to be Charles Jones, but positive identification is pending confirmation from the Medical Examiner's Office. At least three other people were injured during the shooting.

Foolio, a Jacksonville native, rose to fame in 2018 with his single "Coming Up," which offered a gritty example of the tough life he had lived. He had amassed nearly 1,000,000 followers on Instagram and over 600,000 subscribers on YouTube at the time of his death.

The rapper had been involved in another shooting incident near his hometown of Jacksonville in 2021, where he was grazed by a shooter's bullet. He had also been arrested on April 8, 2023, and charged with felony fleeing following a traffic stop.

The hip-hop community is in mourning once again, as the loss of Foolio adds to a series of tragic incidents involving young artists. Fans and loved ones have taken to social media to express their grief and pay tribute to the talented rapper.

Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Tampa Police Department at 813-231-6130 or share a tip via Tip411, via the TampaPD app.