The courtroom turned tense this week as prosecutors played Yungeen Ace’s viral hit “Who I Smoked” during the ongoing murder trial connected to the death of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio.
Alicia Andrews, the only female defendant among the group of young adults charged in the case, began her trial last week. Prosecutors introduced the controversial track in court to illustrate the violent street rivalry that fueled years of tension between Jacksonville rap crews.
The moment when “Who I Smoked” echoed the courtroom quickly went viral across social media, reigniting debates about how diss tracks and real-life street conflicts often collide in the Florida rap scene.
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Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones, was shot and killed in Tampa in July 2024. His death marked the latest chapter in a long-running feud that had already claimed multiple lives and inspired some of the region’s most infamous rap records.
As the trial continues, fans and critics alike are watching closely to see how hip-hop lyrics and culture will factor into the courtroom narrative.
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