Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The artist formerly known as Artis Leon Ivey Jr, on stage at Paradiso in Amsterdam in January 1996 (Redferns) Coolio was the ...

Coolio, the US rapper best known for the chart-topping 1995 song "Gangsta's Paradise," has died, his manager said Wednesday. He was 59 years old. The Grammy-winning musician passed away in Los Angeles ...

Coolio already had a hip-hop party song ready to go when he was asked to contribute a song to the teen comedy Clueless in 1995. “Rolling with My Homies” actually featured the original lyrics to ...

Coolio, who was best known for his song “Gangsta’s Paradise” died on Sept. 28, at the age of 59. Following his death, David X. Cohen, the executive producer of the animated show, Futurama, told TMZ ...

Coolio's cause of death has been revealed six months after the rap icon's passing. Family spokesperson Jarel "Jarez" Posey told TMZ that the 59-year-old died due to a fentanyl overdose. The "Gangsta's ...

Rappers face one of the most competitive genres of music out there. Yet, the late Coolio stood out among the crowd thanks to his signature vocal delivery and penchant for cross-over hits. Coolio even ...

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Grammy-winning rapper, producer and actor, Coolio, most known for his 1995 classic “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died. He was 59. His longtime manager Jarel Posey, confirmed his death to multiple media ...

LOS ANGELES - Music fans are mourning following the sudden loss of a hip-hop legend. Grammy Award-winning rapper and Compton native Coolio died at the age of 59 Wednesday, his manager confirmed with ...