Rapper Coolio died at 59
Rapper Coolio, who was one of hip-biggest hop’s names in the 1990s with hits like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” died Wednesday at the age of 59, according to his manager.
Rapper Coolio died at the home of a friend in Los Angeles, according to longtime manager Jarez Posey. The reason was not immediately apparent.
Coolio won a Grammy for best solo rap performance for “Gangsta’s Paradise,” a 1995 hit from the soundtrack of Michelle Pfeiffer’s film “Dangerous Minds” that sampled Stevie Wonder’s 1976 song “Pastime Paradise” and was heavily played on MTV.
The Grammy, and the pinnacle of his popularity, arrived in 1996, amid a bitter feud between the two coasts’ hip-hop communities, which would soon take the lives of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G.
Born in Monessen, Pennsylvania south of Pittsburgh, Coolio moved to Compton, California. His mother sent him to Northern California as a teen because she thought the city was too dangerous.
In interviews, he stated that he began rapping at the age of 15 and knew by the age of 18 that it was what he wanted to do with his life, but he would attend community college and work as a volunteer firefighter and in airport security before devoting himself full-time to the hip-hop scene.
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How rapper Coolio Died?
How rapper Coolio died?
First responders pronounced him dead. At the time of his death, he was 59 years old. Coolio’s manager stated that he appeared to have had a heart attack, and police have opened an investigation into his death, though foul play is not suspected.
Rapper Coolio Biography
| Name | Coolio |
| Full Name | Artis Leon Ivey Jr. |
| Born on | August 1, 1963 |
| Age | 59 |
| Death on | September 28, 2022 |
| Ex-Spouse | Josefa Salinas |
| Profession | Rapper |
| Children | 6 |
| Nationality | American |
Rapper Coolio Family
According to Wikipedia, Josefa Salinas was the ex-wife of rapper Coolio. In 1996, Coolio participated in the Red Hot Organization’s compilation CD America Is Dying Slowly, besides Biz Markie, Wu-Tang Clan, and Fat Joe, among other famous hip-hop artists. He appeared as a guest on the Adult Swim show Black Jesus in the episode “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 2014.
Rapper Coolio Children
according to Wikipedia According to Sun, he had ten children. He and Anabella had a son named Christopher. In 1988, he recorded “What Makes You Dance (Force Groove)” with Nu-Skool, with WC as the lead rapper. It is unknown how many children Rapper Coolio has. He is credited as a co-contributor on the group’s Ain’t a Damn Thang Changed album.
Net Worth of Rapper Coolio
Net Worth of Rapper Coolio is estimated $1.5 Million
Studio Album of Rapper Coolio
- It Takes a Thief (1994)
- Gangsta’s Paradise (1995)
- My Soul (1997)
- Coolio.com (2001)
- El Cool Magnifico (2002)
- The Return of the Gangsta (2006)
- Steal Hear (2008)
- From the Bottom 2 the Top (2009)
Awards and nominations
- Coolio’s 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise” won several awards, including Best Rap Solo Performance at the Grammys[13] and Best Rap Video and Best Video from a Film at the MTV Video Music Awards.
- Coolio won several awards, including Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist at the 1996 American Music Awards.
- Coolio was nominated for three Grammy Awards in 1997: Best Rap Album for Gangsta’s Paradise, Best Rap Solo Performance for “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New),” and Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for “Stomp.”
- Coolio won five awards out of fourteen nominations.
FAQs
Q. What happen to the rapper Coolio?
Ans. Coolio’s manager stated that he appeared to have had a heart attack, and police have opened an investigation into his death, though foul play is not suspected.
Q. How old is rapper Coolio?
Ans. 59 Years (1963-2022)
Q. Where was Rapper Coolio born?
Ans. Monessen, Pennsylvania, United States
Q. Net Worth of Rapper Coolio?
Ans. Net Worth of Rapper Coolio is Estimated $1.5 million.