Rapper Coolio, actual identify Artis Leon Ivey Jr., has died. He was 59.
The recording artist, who reached celebrity heights in 1995 along with his haunting observe Gangsta’s Paradise(*59*), was discovered unresponsive Wednesday night time at a buddy’s Los Angeles dwelling, this in keeping with TMZ(*59*).
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His official explanation for loss of life is after all nonetheless unknown, however paramedics reportedly consider he died of cardiac arrest. Jarez Posey, the previous Compton resident’s supervisor, says Coolio was visiting a buddy in El Lay Wednesday afternoon when, after being alone within the toilet for a while, the buddy began to develop into involved. EMTs had been referred to as to the home round 4 p.m., and he was pronounced useless on the scene.
So f**king tragic. 59. That’s nonetheless too younger!!!
No foul play is suspected, and no medication or drug paraphernalia had been discovered on the scene, however officers have opened a loss of life investigation.
’90s followers acknowledge Gangsta’s Paradise(*59*) as one of the vital defining songs of the last decade, having been the #1 hit single off the soundtrack for Dangerous Minds. (*59*)The movie’s star, Michelle Pfeiffer, even performed a task within the iconic music video (above), and the observe reigned #1 on the Billboard(*59*) Hot 100 for 3 weeks. In ’96 it received the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance — and was licensed TRIPLE PLATINUM by the RIAA!!
But one-hit-wonder he was not! Other singles of his embody Fantastic Voyage(*59*), C U When You Get There(*59*), Hit ’em High(*59*), and the long-lasting Clueless(*59*) go-to, Rollin’ With My Homies(*59*). You also can thank him for the Kenan & Kel(*59*) theme music:
the best way television and hip-hop had been so related within the 90s is one thing in poor health always remember. and it gave us probably the greatest songs within the kenan and kel theme by coolio. relaxation in peace. pic.twitter.com/D4t9H28b1e
— nadirah (@hinadirah) September 29, 2022
We really have misplaced a legend. Sending our ideas to his household and family members. May he relaxation in peace.
[Image via FayesVision/WENN.](*59*)
