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Coolio
Coolio in November 2002 performing forU.S. Armysoldiers inBosnia
Born
Artis Leon Ivey Jr.

(1963-08-01)August 1, 1963
DiedSeptember 28, 2022(2022-09-28)(aged 59)
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
Years active1987–2022[1]
Spouse
Josefa Salinas
(m.1996;div.2000)
Children10[2]
Musical career
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Labels
Websitecoolioworld

Artis Leon Ivey Jr.(August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known professionally asCoolio,was an American rapper.

Coolio recorded his first single in 1987, with the title “Whatcha Gonna Do?”[4].He is best known for his song "Gangsta's Paradise".It was released onthe album of the same name.The song won aGrammy Awardfor Best Rap Solo Performance, two MTV Video Music Award's for Best Rap Video and for Best Video from a Film and aBillboardMusic Award for the song and album. Coolio also sang the theme song "Aw, Here It Goes" for theNickelodeontelevision showKenan & Kel.[5]

Coolio died on September 28, 2022 at his home inLos Angeles,aged 59.[6][7]The cause of death was from an accidental overdose offentanyl,heroin,andmethamphetamine.[8][9]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Coolio has released 8 studio albums:

Year Album
1997 It Takes a Thief
1998 Gangsta's Paradise
2000 My Soul
2001 Coolio
2004 El Cool Magnifico
2005 The Return of the Gangsta
2007 Steal Hear
2010 From the Bottom 2 the Top

References

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  1. Berry, Peter A. (August 1, 2018)."Happy Birthday, Coolio!".XXL Magazine.Archivedfrom the original on May 31, 2020.RetrievedDecember 1,2019.
  2. Woodman, Tenley (October 26, 2008)."Coolio in Charge".Boston Herald.Archivedfrom the original on March 23, 2022.RetrievedSeptember 22,2021.
  3. Gill, Andy (October 20, 2011)."Pop Albums / Where Eagles Daren't".The Independent.Archivedfrom the original on July 12, 2021.RetrievedAugust 6,2021.
  4. "Coolio Biography".Concerty.
  5. ""Kenan & Kel" (1996) - Soundtrack ".Internet Movie Database.RetrievedOctober 26,2012.
  6. Dasrath, Diana (September 28, 2022)."Rapper Coolio dead at 59".NBC News.Archivedfrom the original on September 29, 2022.RetrievedSeptember 29,2022.
  7. Oxenden, McKenna; Medina, Eduardo (September 28, 2022)."Coolio, 'Gangsta's Paradise' Rapper, Dies at 59".The New York Times.Archivedfrom the original on September 29, 2022.RetrievedSeptember 29,2022.
  8. "Coroner says rapper Coolio died at 59 from effects of several drugs".KABC-TV.April 6, 2023.RetrievedApril 6,2023.
  9. "Coolio's cause of death revealed as accidental fentanyl overdose: medical examiner".Yahoo Entertainment.April 6, 2023.RetrievedApril 7,2023.

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