Alicia Andrews, the woman found guilty of manslaughter in connection with the killing of rapper Foolio, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The sentencing took place on Friday, May 22, 2026, in a Tampa, Fla., courtroom.
During the proceedings, Andrews’ legal team attempted to appeal the conviction, but the motion was swiftly denied by Judge Kimberly Fernandez. Addressing the court, Judge Fernandez stated, “After having reviewed all of the defense’s assertions as to the defense’s argument as to errors made by my predecessor judge, I’m going to place on the record that I would not have ruled any differently.”
The sentencing followed a powerful and emotional victim impact statement delivered by Foolio’s mother, Sandrikas Mays. “My son was hunted, followed and ultimately murdered in what authorities described as a coordinated plot involving multiple individuals,” Mays told the court. “It is extremely painful to hear Alicia Andrews portray herself as someone who didn’t know what was going on. They could have turned around, but they still carried on the plan to hunt my son down like a deer in the woods… My son’s life mattered. He was not disposable.”
The case remains a significant development in the broader investigation into the rapper’s death. Four other men involved in the case—Sean Gathright, Isaiah Chance, Rashad Murphy, and Davion Murphy—were found guilty by a jury on May 8. While the jury opted against the death penalty for these individuals, they are currently awaiting sentencing, which is scheduled for June 22.
