Coolio
American rapper and actor (1963–2022)
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known professionally as Coolio, was an American rapper, record producer and actor.
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| Born | Artis Leon Ivey Jr. August 1, 1963 Monessen, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 2022 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1987–2022[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Josefa Salinas (m. 1996; div. 2000) |
| Children | 6[2] |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Website | coolioworld |
Coolio is best known for his song "Gangsta's Paradise". It was released on the album of the same name. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, two MTV Video Music Award's for Best Rap Video and for Best Video from a Film and a Billboard Music Award for the song and album. Coolio also sang the theme song "Aw, Here It Goes" for the Nickelodeon television show Kenan & Kel.[4]
Coolio died on September 28, 2022 at his home in Los Angeles, aged 59.[5][6] The cause of death was from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine.[7][8]
Discography change
Studio albums change
Coolio has released 8 studio albums:
| Year | Album |
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| 1997 | It Takes a Thief |
| 1998 | Gangsta's Paradise |
| 2000 | My Soul |
| 2001 | Coolio.com |
| 2004 | El Cool Magnifico |
| 2005 | The Return of the Gangsta |
| 2007 | Steal Hear |
| 2010 | From the Bottom 2 the Top |
References change
- ↑ Berry, Peter A. (August 1, 2018). "Happy Birthday, Coolio!". XXL Magazine. Archived from the original on May 31, 2020. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ↑ Woodman, Tenley (October 26, 2008). "Coolio in Charge". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on March 23, 2022. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ↑ Gill, Andy (October 20, 2011). "Pop Albums / Where Eagles Daren't". The Independent. Archived from the original on July 12, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ↑ ""Kenan & Kel" (1996) - Soundtrack". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
- ↑ Dasrath, Diana (September 28, 2022). "Rapper Coolio dead at 59". NBC News. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ↑ Oxenden, McKenna; Medina, Eduardo (September 28, 2022). "Coolio, 'Gangsta's Paradise' Rapper, Dies at 59". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 29, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ↑ "Coroner says rapper Coolio died at 59 from effects of several drugs". KABC-TV. April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ↑ "Coolio's cause of death revealed as accidental fentanyl overdose: medical examiner". Yahoo Entertainment. April 6, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
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