The hip-hop world mourns the loss of Coolio tonight.
The 90s rapper, best known for his hit songs “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage”, was found on the bathroom floor of a friend’s Los Angeles home, his manager Jarez Posey. told CNN. Paramedics were called and pronounced Coolio dead at the scene.
Posey told TMZ that the paramedics believe coolio died of cardiac arrest. An official cause of death is not yet known.
This is sad news. I’m witnessing this man’s rut to the top of the industry. Rest in peace @Coolio https://t.co/vCeyn08Vsi
— Ice cube (@icecube) September 29, 2022
Coolio’s career
Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr. is, was born on August 1, 1963. He grew up in Compton, California and became involved in the 80s and 90s rap scene on the West Coast. In 1994 Coolio released his debut solo album, It takes a thief. The album was certified platinum by the success of the hit single “Fantastic Voyage”.
Coolio scored his next big hit in 1996 with the release of ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’, from the soundtrack to the movie Dangerous settings. The rap earned him a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. The song has been downloaded more than a billion times on YouTube.
Coolio also appeared as an actor throughout his career, appearing in TV shows such as Sabrina the teenage witch, the babysitterand Gravity falls. He was also a regular on Reality TV, with guest appearances on Celebrity Cook Off and Famous big brother.
Memorable Quotes
Coolio will always be remembered for running a clever sentence. Here are some of his best quotes over the years.
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I look at my life and realize there isn’t much left
They say I have to learn it, but no one is here to teach me. If they don’t understand, how can they reach me?
Life is too short not to have fun; we are only here for a short time compared to the sun and the moon.
Gather your pity and turn it into ambition.
Life is a big game, so you have to play it with a big heart.
Hell, growing up I could make a meal out of a packet of Top Ramen and a bottle of Windex.
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