“Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper Coolio dies at 59

Rapper and actor Coolio, greatest recognized for his Grammy-winning “Gangsta’s Paradise”, has died on the age of 59. No official trigger has been launched.

Coolio, whose actual title is Artis Leon Ivey Jr., rose to fame within the hip hop world within the mid-’90s after signing with Tommy Boy Data. His debut album, “It Takes a Thief”, featured his first hit single, “Implausible Voyage”. However his largest tune is undoubtedly “Gangsta’s Paradise”, featured on the album of the identical title but additionally most prominently on the soundtrack to Harmful Minds. Different main hits of his music profession embody “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)” “C U When U Get There” and “Ooh La La.”

Coolio was touring as lately as this summer time.

In accordance with TMZ, Coolio was discovered lifeless in a buddy’s lavatory however “no medicine or drug paraphernalia had been discovered on the scene.”

In a easy assertion, Coolio’s expertise supervisor stated, “We’re saddened by the lack of our pricey buddy and consumer, Coolio, who handed away Wednesday afternoon. He touched the world with the reward of his expertise and can be missed profoundly. Please have Coolio’s family members in your ideas and prayers.”

Tributes have been pouring in from music trade icons. MC Hammer known as him “One of many nicest dudes I’ve recognized”, whereas Ice Dice remembered, “I witness[ed] first hand this man’s grind to the highest of the trade.” Probably the most touching is a straightforward one from none apart from “Bizarre Al” Yankovic, who was infamously the goal of Coolio’s anger after confusion over his “Amish Paradise” parody. Coolio is portrayed by Lechristopher Williams within the upcoming Bizarre: The Al Yankovic Story.

Coolio additionally carried out the theme tune for Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel, along with turning up in quite a few motion pictures and TV exhibits, together with an episode of the short-lived adaptation of Harmful Minds.

“Gangsta’s Paradise” gained the Grammy Award for Finest Rap Solo Efficiency and two MTV Video Music Awards.

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