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Coolio Whose legal name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr. Reported dying at the Los Angeles Home of his friend. Longtime Manager Jarez Posey told the Associated Press that the cause of Coolio’s death was not determined Clear. But, Coolio passed away around 5 p.m PT on Wednesday at 59 ages.
Therefore, Manager said, “We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client. Coolio who passed away this afternoon. He touched the World with the gift of his Talent and will be missed profoundly”. Sheila Finegan another manager at Trinity Artists International, added. “Thank you to everyone Worldwide who has listened to his music. And to everyone who has reached out regarding his passing. Please have Coolio’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers”
Furthermore, After the news of his death. Some officials at Wrigley Field in Chicago played hit songs of Coolio including Fantastic Voyages throughout the stadium. Also, the hometown clubs hosted the Philadelphia Phillies.
Moreover, Coolio was born on August 1, 1963, in Pennsylvania. Coolio later moved to Compton, Calif. He worked as a volunteer firefighter and in airport security. Later on, He joined the Hip Hop group WC and the Maad circle in 1991.
Therefore, on a few years later, In 1994 He signed with Tommy Boy Records and released his debut album “It takes a Thief”. Catapulted by its lead single “Fantastic Voyage”. Moreover, “It Takes A Thief” was at No 8 on the Billboard Hot 200 album chart and was certified platinum, and “Fantastic Voyages” Would reach No 3. on the Billboard hot 100.
Moreover, A year later “Gangsta’s Paradise” would become a No. 1 single, with its dark lyrics:
“As I Walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I take a look at my life and realize there’s not much left, Cause I’ve been blastin’ and laughin’ so long, that even my mama thinks that my mind is gone”
Earlier this year, His song “Gangsta’s hit one billion views on you Tube. Therefore, he said “I want to thank everybody for all the years of love and being there for me” then said his video marked a milestone. Also, Billboard reported “I hope I got you through some good times and got you through some bad times”
Should be noted that Coolio was nominated for five other Grammys during his career which began in the late 1980s.
However, Coolio won a Grammy for best solo rap performance for “Gangsta’s Paradise”. The 1995 hit from the soundtrack of the Michelle Pfeiffer film “Dangerous Minds” sampled Stevie Wonder’s 1970 song “ Pastime Paradise”
Therefore, Coolio would go on to release five more studio albums including. 2001’s Coolio.com, 2002’s El cool Magnifico, 2006’s The return of the gangsta, 2008’s steal Hear as well as in 2009’s From Bottom To The Top.
However, his commercial success in music failed. Coolio became a TV personality. He was placing third on a German Talent show about artists looking to make comeback in 2004. They also appeared on “Celebrity Big Brother” in 2009. Moreover, food was another big love of Coolio. He released a cookbook “cookin’ with Coolio” in 2009. Therefore, He completed the Food Network series “Racheal Vs Guy. Celebrity Cook-off in 2012.
Furthermore, Coolio appeared in many films and TV shows throughout his career. These include A guest spot as himself on Martin in 1995, Dangerous Minds TV spinoff in 1996, Sabrina the Teenage Witch in 1996, and Batman and Robin in 1997, The Nanny in 1998, Tyrone in 1999. Also, Midnight mass in 1999, Charmed in 2002, Star-Ving in 2009, Faturuma in 2010 finally the Gravity Falls in 2012.
Finally, Coolio on his IMDb page had three movies in work. Includes Rob Margolies, Bobcat Morretti, and a monster film called “It wants Blood 2” as well as a TV movie known as “Vega High”. Furthermore, Coolio still performing as played a set at Chicago’s Riot Fest on September 18, 2022.
