Coolio

The rapper Coolio died at the age of 59 in Los Angeles, his manager has confirmed. The artist, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr, passed away at a friend's ...

He also [wrote a cookbook](https://www.amazon.com/Cookin-Coolio-Star-Meals-Price/dp/1439117616) and appeared on [celebrity cooking shows](https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chopped/photos/chopped-tournament-of-stars-round-2-highlights). [cooking series](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2008/oct/06/coolio.cookery.book) which grew an [online following](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOB6XH-e-RA). [told the Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-07-24-ca-19374-story.html) in 1994. I wasn’t drinking or smoking or doing the stuff I usually did.” He worked as a volunteer firefighter and in airport security before devoting himself full-time to hip-hop. Earlier this year, the song hit one billion views on YouTube.

Coolio, whose birth name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1996 for “Gangsta's Paradise.” “ ...

[The Independent](https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/golfa-s-paradise-interview-coolio-1247021.html) in 1997 that as a child, he would play board games with his mother, to whom he later dedicated his success. Coolio’s other hits included “Fantastic Voyage” — the opening song on his debut album — and “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New),” which were both nominated for Grammys. [his official online biography](https://coolioworld.com/me/). She wrote that the late addition “turned a preachy Michelle Pfeiffer film about an inner-city teacher into a hit that sounded fresher than it really was.” Posey, who worked with the rapper for more than 20 years, said he was told that Coolio died at about 5 p.m. [He said in 2018](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDdX7k3nASE) that after years of lamenting over his struggles in the music industry, he had realized that “people would kill to take my place.” It was certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. At a 2016 performance in Brooklyn, N.Y., [Page Six reported](https://pagesix.com/2016/02/25/coolio-has-asthma-attack-on-stage-gets-inhaler-from-crowd/), he had an asthma attack and was saved by a fan who had an inhaler. [PopkillerTV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDdX7k3nASE) in 2018 that the song had taken him on “a great ride.” Its popularity has endured for decades, with the music video garnering [a rare billion-plus views on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPO76Jlnz6c). [wrote in a review](https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/19/arts/pop-briefs-048089.html) in The New York Times, noting that “Gangsta’s Paradise” uses “the somber minor chords” of “Pastime Paradise,” by Stevie Wonder. [wrote for The Times](https://www.nytimes.com/1996/04/26/movies/critic-s-notebook-singing-dancing-and-sinning.html) in 1996. Other hits by Coolio, who won a Grammy for “Gangsta’s Paradise” in the mid-1990s, included “Fantastic Voyage” and “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New).”

Coolio, whose legal name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died at the Los Angeles home of a friend, longtime manager Jarez Posey told The Associated Press. The cause ...

He worked as a volunteer firefighter and in airport security before devoting himself full-time to the hip-hop scene. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The cause was not immediately clear.

Coolio, who grew up in Compton and died Wednesday afternoon, won a Grammy for 'Gangsta's Paradise,' which was featured in the movie 'Dangerous Minds.'

He was best known for the 1995 song “Gangsta’s Paradise,” off the album of the same name. No official cause of death has been determined, but cardiac arrest was suspected, Posey told the website. Coolio, the Grammy-winning rapper best known for the 1995 single “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died, his longtime manager confirmed Wednesday to The Times.

However Mr Posey told TMZ, which first reported the news, that paramedics believed he may have had a cardiac arrest. Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey ...

"Good people. "This is sad news. He also shared a picture of the two posing on the set of the music video for Gangsta Walk, a track they collaborated on in 2006.

The Grammy-winning musician, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, passed away in Los Angeles, his friend and long-standing manager Jarez Posey said, without ...

Coolio began his rap career in California in the late 80s, but gained global famed in 1995 when he released 'Gangsta's Paradise' for the soundtrack of the film 'Dangerous Minds'. Coolio, the US rapper best known for the chart-topping 1995 song 'Gangsta's Paradise', has died aged 59, his manager has said. Mr Posey told celebrity news website TMZ that Coolio was found unresponsive in the bathroom of a friend's house.

Although the rapper - whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr. - burst onto the scene in the late 1980s, he achieved worldwide fame thanks to his 1995 song " ...

However, the official cause of death is still pending. During the night of Wednesday, September 28, Coolio reportedly passed away at the age of 59. Although the rapper - whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr.

Grammy-winning rapper Coolio died on Wednesday after being found unresponsive at a friend's Los Angeles home, the New York Times reported. He was 59.

Posey told the paper that Ivey had earlier been found unresponsive in the bathroom of a friend's home. EDT) at a local hospital, his manager Jarez Posey told the Times. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com

His manager said he was visiting a friend's house in Los Angeles when he apparently suffered a heart attack. Real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr, Coolio emerged ...

Born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, Coolio moved to Compton, California, where he went to community college. He later posted a second picture of the pair together, along with Tupac and Snoop Dogg. He also shared a black and white picture of the rapper. R I P." Snoop Dogg wrote: "Gangstas paradise. Rest In Peace."

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.

Coolio, whose legal name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died at the Los Angeles home of a friend, longtime manager Jarez Posey told The Associated Press. The cause ...

His career took off with the 1994 release of his debut album on Tommy Boy Records, It Takes a Thief. He worked as a volunteer firefighter and in airport security before devoting himself full-time to the hip-hop scene. The cause was not immediately clear.

Real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr, the 1995 hit Gangsta's Paradise earned him a Grammy award.

"I remember him being nothing but gracious. "A life cut entirely too short. "Good people. Rest In Peace." "He won a Grammy for his brilliant song on the soundtrack - which I think was the reason our film saw so much success. He tweeted: "I witness first hand this man's grind to the top of the industry.

Singer had said the song, which has been seen a billion times on Youtube, had taken him on a 'a great ride'

He expanded his influence by writing and performing the theme song for Kenan & Kel, a Nickelodeon staple in the late 1990s. In his 20s, he moved to San Jose to live with his father and fight fires with the California Department of Forestry, The Ringer reported. At a 2016 performance in Brooklyn, New York, Page Six reported, he had an asthma attack and was saved by a fan who had an inhaler. In recent years, Coolio had become aware of his indelible mark on hip-hop. He told The Independent in 1997 that as a child, he would play board games with his single mother, to whom he later dedicated his success. Coolio’s other hits included Fantastic Voyage - the opening song on his debut album - and 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New), which were both nominated for Grammys.

The 59-year-old was found dead in Los Angeles on Wednesday, with his agent stating that he is suspected to have died from a cardiac arrest. A message shared ...

Rest In Peace [@Coolio](https://twitter.com/Coolio)." She wrote: "Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio. He was a kind and funny dude." [@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. Gangster paradise is one of my favs fr."

Coolio, responsible for 1990s hit song Gangsta's Paradise, died on Wednesday afternoon.

“I remember him being nothing but gracious. MC Hammer described Coolio as “one of the nicest dudes I’ve known” as he shared a picture of the pair together with Tupac and Snoop. Former NWA star Ice Cube said he had witnessed Coolio’s “grind to the top of the industry” in his own tribute. “Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio,” she wrote on Instagram, sharing a clip of the film featuring the track. Pfeiffer said she was “heartbroken” to hear the news of his death, adding that she remembered him as “nothing but gracious” when they worked together. Coolio “touched the world” with his talent and will be “missed profoundly” following his death aged 59, his management have said.

Stars pay tribute to Gangsta's Paradise rapper, who has died at 59 after being found unresponsive.

[He told the Los Angeles Times](https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-07-24-ca-19374-story.html) in a 1994 interview he did so as "a way to clean up". I witness first hand this man's grind to the top of the industry," while [Vanilla Ice tweeted: ](https://twitter.com/vanillaice/status/1575290453905350656)"I'm freaking out I just heard my good friend Coolio passed away". Musician Al Yankovic posted a picture of himself with the late rapper. He loved telling everyone that." "We ran every day. "Good people. "A life cut entirely too short," she continued. [Flavor Flav said](https://twitter.com/FlavorFlav/status/1575298109638205440) he and Coolio had been due to "perform together this Tuesday", saying his friend was "the West Coast Flavor Flav... [MC Hammer described](https://twitter.com/MCHammer/status/1575300984883974144) Coolio as "one of the nicest dudes I've known". RIP Coolio," he wrote, sharing a black and white picture of the rapper, and later posting a second picture of the pair together, along with Tupac and Snoop Dogg. Coolio's manager at Trinity Artists International, Sheila Finegan, said they were "saddened... [grossed nearly £85m](https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl709658113/weekend/) (£78m) worldwide and the track became the biggest-selling record of the year in the US, and Coolio was awarded the Grammy for best rap solo performance.

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!"

Artist won a Grammy for best solo rap performance in 1995.

3 on the Billboard Hot 100. He worked as a volunteer firefighter and in airport security before devoting himself full-time to the hip-hop scene. The cause was not immediately clear.

Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Michelle Pfeiffer and MC Hammer, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Martin Lawrence, Ice-T, Flavor Flav, Questlove and Blondie have all shared tr...

“To have him dancing with the staff was quite the moment. “Coolio is a legend who has inspired a generation of artists to unapologetically share their visions with the world. [September 29, 2022] I witness first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. "I witnessed first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. 30 years later I still get chills when I hear the song. Coolio famously made appearances on shows like Martin, Dangerous Minds, the Nanny, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Futurama, and Gravity Falls. Coolio found the term gangsta rap and its implications heavily problematic. The track topped the US Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks and won Coolio a Grammy for Best Rap Solo performance in 1996. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped the album reach Platinum status. He was 24 years old when he recorded "Whatcha Gonna Do?” and followed it with “What Makes You Dance (Force Groove)” the next year. He attended the local community college, becoming a crack addict and juvenile offender but later deciding to become a volunteer firefighter.

Michelle Pfeiffer, who starred in 1995 film that featured hit single Gangsta's Paradise, among those to pay respects.

[to fund his career as a chef](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/aug/21/coolio-music-catalogue-rights-career-chef). I witness first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. Writing on Twitter, the rapper and actor said: “This is sad news. Its opening track, Fantastic Voyage, would reach No 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. American rapper Snoop Dogg also paid tribute, writing “Gangstas paradise. Please have Coolio’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.”