Coolio
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known professionally as Coolio, was an American rapper.
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| Born | Artis Leon Ivey Jr. August 1, 1963 Monessen, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 2022 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1987–2022[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Josefa Salinas
(m. 1996; div. 2000) |
| Children | 10[2] |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Website | coolioworld |
Coolio recorded his first single in 1987, with the title “Whatcha Gonna Do?”. He is best known for his song "Gangsta's Paradise". It was released on the album of the same name. The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, two MTV Video Music Award's for Best Rap Video and for Best Video from a Film and a Billboard Music Award for the song and album. Coolio also sang the theme song "Aw, Here It Goes" for the Nickelodeon television show Kenan & Kel.[4]
Coolio died on September 28, 2022 at his home in Los Angeles, aged 59.[5][6] The cause of death was from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine.[7][8]
Discography
Studio albums
Coolio has released 8 studio albums:
| Year | Album |
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| 1997 | It Takes a Thief |
| 1998 | Gangsta's Paradise |
| 2000 | My Soul |
| 2001 | Coolio.com |
| 2004 | El Cool Magnifico |
| 2005 | The Return of the Gangsta |
| 2007 | Steal Hear |
| 2010 | From the Bottom 2 the Top |
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References
- ↑ Berry, Peter A.. Happy Birthday, Coolio! (August 1, 2018)XXL Magazine. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ↑ Woodman, Tenley. Coolio in Charge (October 26, 2008)Boston Herald. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ↑ Gill, Andy. Pop Albums / Where Eagles Daren't (in en). The Independent (October 20, 2011). Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ↑ "Kenan & Kel" (1996) - SoundtrackInternet Movie Database. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ Dasrath, Diana. Rapper Coolio dead at 59. (September 28, 2022)NBC News. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ↑ Oxenden, McKenna; Medina, Eduardo (September 28, 2022). "Coolio, 'Gangsta's Paradise' Rapper, Dies at 59". The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/28/arts/music/coolio-rapper-dead.html. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ↑ "Coroner says rapper Coolio died at 59 from effects of several drugs". KABC-TV. April 6, 2023. http://abc7.com/coolio-cause-of-death-gangstas-paradise-artis-leon-ivey-jr-drug-overdose/13095817/. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ↑ Coolio's cause of death revealed as accidental fentanyl overdose: medical examiner (in en-US). Yahoo Entertainment (2023-04-06). Retrieved April 7, 2023.
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