Miami Rapper Foolio Shot and Killed in Tampa
Over 5 attempts made on rapper's life
Miami rapper Foolio, whose real name was Christopher Sims, was fatally shot in the parking lot of a Holiday Inn hotel in Tampa on Friday, January 27, 2023. Police were called to the scene at around 11:30 p.m. and found Sims suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead a short time later at a local hospital.
Foolio had survived five previous attempts on his life
Sims had a long and troubled relationship with violence. He was shot and wounded in 2016, and was the target of multiple drive-by shootings in 2019 and 2020. In 2021, he was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a rival rapper. The charges were later dropped due to lack of evidence.
Foolio's death has sent shockwaves through the Miami rap community. He was one of the most popular and successful rappers in the city, and his music was known for its raw and violent lyrics. His death is a reminder of the dangers that face young black men in America, and the senselessness of gun violence.
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