The rap industry has lost a legend in Coolio. The iconic rapper best known for his hit song, “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died at the age of 59.
Rapper Coolio Dies At 59
The veteran rapper died Wednesday in Los Angeles. The exact time of his death is unknown, but reports claim the Compton native visited his friend in his final hours. His old manager Juarez confirmed the sad news.
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Coolio was visiting a friend late Wednesday afternoon, and while there, he went to the bathroom. However, after some time did not come out, and the friend began to call him. After gaining access to the bathroom, the “Fantastic Voyage” rapper was on the floor, unconscious.
Eventually, EMTs arrived but pronounced Coolio dead at the scene. The cause of death remains unknown, but his manager told TMZ that paramedics suspected a heart attack. He was 59 years old at the time of his death.
Coolio, whose birth name was Artist Leon Ivey Jr, achieved mainstream success in the late ’90s thanks to numerous chart-topping albums — “It Takes A Thief,” “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “My Soul.” However, it was the eponymous single from his 1995 album that put him on the map and even earned him a Grammy for Best Solo Performance in 1996.
His talent in music is evident even outside of rap as he is credited for creating the famous theme music for Nickelodeon’s “Kenan & Kel” series. Before his solo career began, Coolio was a member of the rap groups WC and Maad Circle, along with WC and his brother, Crazy Toones.
Away from the music industry, the “CU When U Get There” artist is a spokesperson for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. He often talks about his struggle with asthma.
Fans Mourning Coolio, Remembering His Legacy
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In light of the sad news, many have taken to social media to celebrate the rapper’s legacy. One fan wrote, “Coolio is responsible for one of the best TV show theme songs for everyone in existence RIP.”
Another grieving fan wrote, “He’s now in thug heaven,” while this user added, “Wow. That hit harder than I thought.”
The netizen celebrated the rapper’s legacy and talent, writing, “thank you, coolio for giving us one of the best theme songs of all time.”
Fans who recently met the “Fantastic Voyage” artist shared their photo with the words, “Rest in power to a legend. Just met him a few weeks ago, and he was so kind and encouraging while I was on my way to play a festival in Nashville.”
thank you coolio for giving us one of the best theme songs of all time pic.twitter.com/flk2lHHhSW
— lauren badillo milici 🇵🇷 (@motelsiren) September 29, 2022
This comment read, “Coolio had the whole world in the palm of his hand when he made Gangsta’s Paradise, he lived to see the King RIP,” while this fan lamented, “It sucks getting old. A lot of the celebrities and artists you grew up listening to start to fade. Coolio was a part of my childhood for pop culture, with his songs playing at cookouts or his music videos on MTV. RIP.”
Coolio is survived by his 10 children and his ex-wife Josefa Salinas.
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