Rapper Coolio Dead at 59
Coolio, a rapper best known for songs like “Gangsta’s Paradise,” “I, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)” and “Fantastic Voyage,” died Wednesday in Los Angeles, TMZ reports.
The performer, whose given name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., reportedly passed away while visiting a friend. An official cause of death is not yet known.
Coolio performed “Aw, Here It Goes!,” the theme song for Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel. He also appeared in the show’s opening credits.
He was a housemate on Season 6 of the United Kingdom’s Celebrity Big Brother and returned a few years later for Ultimate Big Brother. He also appeared on Food Network’s Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cookoff, coming in second place. His other TV work includes Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Wife Swap, The Nanny and Gravity Falls. An avid chef, Coolio at one time had his own culinary Web series called “Cookin’ With Coolio.”
In 1996, he won a Best Rap Solo Performance Grammy for “Gangsta’s Paradise,” which also appeared on the soundtrack for the Michelle Pfeiffer-starring film Dangerous Minds.
and a guest spot on Muppets Tonight
Damn. He had some great beats back in the day. RIP, Coolio.
Really enjoyed his music. So sad. RIP, Coolio. So sorry for your loss to his family.
This surprised me. RIP
Oh wow! RIP to a genuine dude
Oh so sad.. Gangsta’s Paradise is one of my favorites from the 90s.
dang :( another great 90’s rapper gone
R.I.P Coolio 🙏 🙏 🙏
Just 59… what happened?
R.I.P.
RIP Coolio!! You had an amazing career!
rest in peace
Gone far too young. Coolio, you were part of my favorite decade. Rest in peace.
He will be missed. He was everywhere when I was growing up in the 90s. But TVLine you really could have picked a better photo for the article. Please update it Coolio had a good career and deserves a better memorial photo.
I was thinking the same thing. While Coolio had many looks over the years, there are far better photos than this one.
Meanwhile, Coolio, RIP. You will be missed.
Coolio will be deeply missed i was very sad to hear he passed away he was so young may he rest in peace he was a great person and rapper and actor my prayers go out to his friends and family may God bless them
Coolio was only a little older than me, so that’s definitely way too young to die
RIP
May he rest in peace