The late Florida rapper's social media account has remained active since his death, sparking confusion and speculation with strange posts and comments amid an ongoing hunt for his killer.
- July 3, 2024
AceShowbiz - Jacksonville, Fla. rapper Foolio was tragically killed on June 23 while celebrating his 26th birthday in Tampa, Florida. The rapper, known for his heated rivalry with Yungeen Ace, was gunned down while sitting in a car outside the Holiday Inn where he was hosting his birthday party. Despite the rapper's untimely death, Foolio's social media presence has persisted in a bizarre and unsettling manner.
Beginning on June 28, Foolio's Instagram account began posting strange comments on various posts, notably targeting his nemesis, Yungeen Ace. When Ace shared a clip from his new track "Game Over", believed to be a diss aimed at Foolio, the slain rapper's account retaliated with a trash emoji followed by cap and popcorn emojis. These unusual actions led Ace to respond humorously, "You still f**kin with me dude [two tears of joy emojis] I love you 4VA [two fingers crossed emoji]."
Foolio's Instagram account also posted an undeniably spooky video clip on July 1. The IG Story featured Foolio's face photoshopped onto wrestler The Undertaker's body as he performed his iconic rise from the casket, coupled with the caption, "My grandma does Voodoo." The eerie post led many to speculate whether the account had been hacked or if it was managed by someone with a dark sense of humor.
Further complicating matters, on July 2, a blurry photo of Foolio's alleged killer surfaced on the account. The post included the cryptic comment "Demi God," paired with a purple demon emoji, a term Foolio used to describe himself in life. During a 2024 No Jumper interview, Foolio declared, "I'm a demigod. You can't get me," and later posted on Instagram, "I'll Never Die I'm a DemiGod."
Speculations around the account's activity range from it being controlled by the police to his mother attempting to seek justice. Foolio's mother, straightforward in her statements, announced her plans to make a documentary about his life, asserting, "The story that only I can tell because I know the Truths from the Fakes." She has not, however, claimed responsibility for the Instagram posts.
The ongoing curiosity and controversy surrounding Foolio's social media provide a strange posthumous twist to his life and legacy. The mystery of who is truly behind the account mingles with the sadness of his violent death, leaving fans and the rap community eagerly awaiting answers and justice.
