Foolio

Foolio was the stage name of Charles Andrew Jones II (June 21, 1998 – June 23, 2024), an American rapper from Jacksonville, Florida.

Foolio was the stage name of Charles Andrew Jones II (June 21, 1998 – June 23, 2024), an American rapper from Jacksonville, Florida. He was associated with the Jacksonville rap scene and became known for songs such as "Crooks" and "When I See You." He was fatally shot in Tampa, Florida, in 2024.

Career

Foolio emerged from Jacksonville’s rap scene in the 2010s and gained wider attention through viral songs and mixtapes. Sources identify 6Toven as an important release in his career, and later coverage highlights songs such as "Crooks" and "When I See You."

Style and themes

Descriptions of his music emphasise melodic delivery, hard-hitting beats, and lyrics shaped by his upbringing in Jacksonville. His work was often presented as reflecting street life and local conflict.

Death

Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa, Florida, on June 23, 2024. Reported accounts describe the incident as a targeted shooting connected to ongoing gang-related conflict.