Rapper Coolio Passes Away

 

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Rapper Coolio has died at the age of 59. Coolio is famous for the hit song 'Gangsta's Paradise' in the year 1995. Coolio's full name is Artis Leon Ivy Jr. He has died in Los Angeles. Coolio is a Grammy Award winner. Coolio's friend and longtime manager Jarez Posey confirmed the news to AFP without providing additional details. The cause of his death is not yet known, Coolio's manager told news website TMaz that Coolio was found unconscious in the bathroom of a friend's house on Wednesday afternoon.

Got recognition from this song

Coolio started his rapping career in California in the 80s, but he got his real identity from the song Gangsta Paradise in 1995. This soundtrack was in the film Dangerous Mind. Coolio was awarded a Grammy Award for the same song in the same year.

After the success of Gangsta Paradise, Coolio composed several songs that earned him fame. This list includes many songs like Aw, Here It Goes!, My Soul, Kenan & Kel.

Worked in many movies and TV shows

Coolio is also a great actor along with a rapper. He has appeared in many films and TV shows. He started his acting career with Martin. After this he has appeared in many shows like TV spinoff, Batman & Robin, Midnight Mass.