Coolio, US west coast rapper of Gangsta's Paradise popularity, dies
Coolio, US west coast rapper of Gangsta's Paradise popularity, dies
The rapper Coolio has passed on at 59 years old in Los Angeles, his manager has affirmed.
The rapper Coolio has passed on at 59 years old in Los Angeles, his manager has affirmed.
Genuine name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died at a friend's home,
Genuine name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died at a friend's home,
A reason for death was not confirmed
A reason for death was not confirmed
Coolio is most popular for his 1995 single Gangsta's Paradise
Coolio is most popular for his 1995 single Gangsta's Paradise
Coolio won a Grammy for best performance rap execution.
Coolio won a Grammy for best performance rap execution.
Coolio was named for five other Grammys during a career that started in the last part of the 1980s.
Coolio was named for five other Grammys during a career that started in the last part of the 1980s.
"I need to thank everyone for every one of the long periods of adoration and being there for me," Coolio said
"I need to thank everyone for every one of the long periods of adoration and being there for me," Coolio said