The rap industry and more are mourning the tragic loss of rapper Coolio. The entertainer known for the hit song, “Gangsta’s Paradise,” died on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at the age of 59.
Many prominent voices in the rap industry and the entertainment world in general mourned his death while reminding the world of his impact.
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Rapper Coolio Dies At 59
As The Blast reported, Coolio, whose real name was Artist Leon Ivey Jr, died on Wednesday in Los Angeles while visiting a friend. According to his longtime manager, Jarez, the Compton native was visiting a friend when he decided to use the bathroom.
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Unfortunately, his friend found him lying on the floor after spending some time in the facility. Upon the arrival of paramedics, Coolio was pronounced dead. The time and cause of his death remain unknown at the time of writing. However, his manager shared that he believed the EMTs suspected a heart attack.
Coolio rose to fame in the late to mid-nineties after a string of successful albums, “It Takes A Thief” in 1994, “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 1995, and “My Soul” in 1997. He won Grammys for Best Rap Performance Solo in 1996 for his eponymous hit single from his second album. The three-time MTV Music Video Award winner also has other chart-topping hits like “CU When U Get There” and “Fantastic Voyage.”
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Coolio’s musical talent blossomed into the music industry when he wrote the famous theme song for the Nickelodeon series, “Kenan & Kel.”
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Ice Cube, Martin Lawrence & More Coolio Mourn
Following the shocking news of Coolio’s passing, several major companies in the entertainment industry have taken to social media to pay tribute to his legacy. Rapper Ice Cube, who dominated the rap scene with Coolio, write“This is sad news. I witnessed this man’s rise to the top of the industry firsthand. Rest In Peace @Coolio.”
Actor Martin Lawrence shared a black-and-white photo next to the caption, “My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family @Coolio??#rip.”
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“SNL” star Kenya Thompson took to Instagram to mourn the loss. In the first update he shared a note with the message, “Wait, now Coolio!!! ?.” After confirming the news, he added, “Damn homie!!! Rest in Power!!!” Singer Questlove chants “West Up!” rapper “peaceful journey.”
Veteran rapper-turned-actor Ice T expressed his sadness on Instagram, writing, “Holly Shit!!! I just talked to him 2 weeks ago! He’s performing in Europe… This is so Fd up…”
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OG hip-hop star Snoop Dogg shared a photo of him and Coolio rocking matching black suits and showing off their outfits with the caption, “Gangstas heaven. RIP ??? ? ♿️?. @coolio.”
YouTuber Sean Evans, known for his show “Hot Ones,” posted the cover art for the late artist’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” album. He write“The first CD I ever bought in my life and the most legendary Wing 10 Last Dab these eyes have ever seen RIP Coolio.”
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Actor Andy Milonakis write“RIP to the legend Coolio. I had the pleasure of going to his house to do a cooking show with him and he gave me my first taste of fried turkey. He was kind and funny.”
WWE star Kayla Braxton comment“Maaannnnn RIP Coolio ? Gonna blast “Gangsta’s Paradise” for the rest of the day,” while Iranian wrestler The Iron Sheik add“COOLIO BUBBA YOU ARE NOW A GANGSTER IN HEAVEN TORN FOREVER.”
Author Wajahat Ali write“Coolio is dead. I can’t believe I wrote that. Only 59. If you’re Gen X, you know and respect him. Gangstas Paradise inshallah.”
Some fans also mourned the legendary singer while sharing fond memories of him. Coolio is survived by his 10 children — Grtis Ivey, Brandi Ivey, Artisha Ivey, Shayne Ivey, Milan Ivey, Jackie Ivey, Darius Ivey, Kate Ivey, Artis Ivey III and Zhaneand Ivey.
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Source: thtrangdai.edu.vn/en/
