Coolio

In 2002, the music legend delivered a memorable performance of Ghetto Square Dance on RTÉ One's Open House - and even some of the show's crew got their moment ...

To have him dancing with the staff was quite the moment. "To have him dancing with the staff was quite the moment. The very idea of introducing Coolio on afternoon television shows you how innovative RTÉ has always been…"

“To have him dancing with the staff was quite the moment. Which they did willingly. The very idea of introducing Coolio on afternoon television shows you how ...

I can do it with the best of them.” “And I spend my time here.” He added he was proud of his pint-pulling skills too. “To have him dancing with the staff was quite the moment. The very idea of introducing Coolio on afternoon television shows you how innovative RTÉ has always been…” “On my days off on tour, when I’m in Europe — instead of going back to America for a couple of days, I come to Dublin,” he said. “They hadn't arranged backing dancers, so he made the middle-age production crew dress up and do it instead.

The star, best known for his iconic song Gangsta's Paradise, has died at the age of 59.

He also performed the theme song for '90s sitcom Kenan and Kel titled Aw Here It Goes. However, he was found laying on the floor. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. [he previously recorded a music video with in the capital.](https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/weird-news/coolio-versatile-musicvideo-ringsend-dublin-20748920) [put out an Instagram post](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/ufc/coolio-stunned-punters-live-performance-28109341) upon hearing of the 59-year-old's death. [performed his biggest hit, Gangsta's Paradise](https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/ufc/coolio-stunned-punters-live-performance-28109341?int_source=nba), in a surprise show to delighted punters.

Coolio was working with Christy Dignam and was gearing up to release music with the Aslan star. The late rapper, whose real name is Artis Levon Ivey Jr, ...

Coolio tragically passed away at the age of 59 due to a suspected cardiac arrest yesterday in a friend's house in Los Angeles, according to reports. His manager at Trinity Artists International, Sheila Finegan said in a statement: "We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon. He was in the capital over the summer working with young Irish producer Evan Kennedy, who he described "a talented kid". Coolio previously [revealed that he was working on new music with Christy](https://www.dublinlive.ie/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/coolio-says-new-song-christy-24543308), saying in July that they "just got into it". "I'm more inclined with being dark and deep and still being a banger." "It's probably going to be a banger, I would imagine.

The American rapper, known best for the 1990s hit song Gangsta's Paradise, has died aged 59.

“He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly. Among those to respond immediately to the reports was fellow US rapper Vanilla Ice, who said he was “freaking out” after hearing the news. His management said he “touched the world” with his talent and will be “missed profoundly”. Sharing a picture of the pair embracing, he wrote: “RIP Coolio”. [Big Brother](https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/20600260.big-brother-set-return-new-series-itv/) the following year in 2010, the last series of the show to air on Channel 4. He was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of a friend’s house in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.

His signature song owned the airwaves and proved that an emcee could be gangster and gregarious.

In his later years he had become a creature of reality TV, with appearances on Big Brother UK and Marriage Boot Camp – all while remaining a robust concert draw. When he wasn’t topping the charts, he was walking on to awards shows, celebrity basketball games, sitcoms, films and even kids’ shows – providing the theme song for the Nickelodeon variety show Kenan & Kel. It didn’t help that Dangerous Minds, with its heavy-handed white savior themes, would go on to be regarded as something of a joke, too. It topped the charts in 14 countries and locked out the top two spots on Billboard’s US Hot 100 list on the way to going triple platinum. And yet for all of Coolio’s obvious skill, which really shows up in his early work (he recorded his first single in 1987), he’s easily summed up in one song: Gangsta’s Paradise. On Wednesday, the rapper – real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr – died at a friend’s house in Los Angeles, his manager said.

The American, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died on Wednesday, his manager confirmed to multiple US outlets.

But along with Jonsson he went on to join the cast of Ultimate Big Brother the following year in 2010, the last series of the show to air on Channel 4. Coolio came third in the sixth series of UK Celebrity Big Brother in 2009, losing out to broadcaster Terry Christian, who was the runner up, and presenter and model Ulrika Jonsson, who won. He was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of a friend’s house in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.

The rap legend performed his classic hit 'Gangsta's Paradise' at the Black Forge Inn back in June.

Rest In Peace [@Coolio](https://twitter.com/Coolio)." He was a kind and funny dude." She wrote: "Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio. [@Coolio](https://twitter.com/Coolio) Love & Respect." Over the years, he has had a number of altercations with police, including being arrested for carrying a loaded gun in an airport. Leading the way was Michelle Pfeiffer, who played the lead role in Dangerous Minds. As some of you may know I was lucky enough to work with him on Dangerous Minds in 1995. The iconic tune, which was recorded to be the soundtrack for Michelle Pfeiffer's hit film Dangerous Minds, went on to become his signature song. He also performed the theme song for '90s sitcom Kenan and Kel titled Aw Here It Goes. However, he was found laying on the floor. He famously quit following a run-in with follow contestant Nadia. Best Thursday in here so far!"

In 2019, the Grammy Award winning rapper Coolio, who has died at the age of 59, played an intimate gig to about 100 people in Castlederg, County Tyrone. Even ...

"The time that he took to spend with my son, to talk music and to talk to everybody, there was no ego or anything from him, he was just really down to earth for somebody that's a Grammy Award winner landing in Castlederg." "He was a really nice guy and a really nice human being," Mr Doherty reflected when asked for his own tribute to the music star. "A lot of people thought it was a tribute act and a hoax and a PR stunt."