Age | 59 (age at death) |
Birthday | 1 August, 1963 |
Birthplace | Monessen, Pennsylvania, USA |
Died | 28 September, 2022 |
Place of Death | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Height | 5' 8" (173 cm) |
Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Rapper |
Claim to Fame | his 1995 Grammy Award-winning hit single "Gangsta's Paradise", as well as other singles including "Fantastic Voyage" (1994), "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (1996), and "C U When U Get There" (1997) |
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known by his stage name Coolio, was an American rapper. He was best known for his single "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995), which won a Grammy Award, and was credited for changing the course of hip hop by bringing it to a wider audience. Other singles included "Fantastic Voyage" (1994), "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (1996), and "C U When U Get There" (1997). He released nine albums, the first three of which achieved mainstream success: It Takes a Thief (1994), Gangsta's Paradise (1995), and My Soul (1997). Coolio first achieved recognition as a member of the gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle. Coolio sold 4.8 million albums in the U.S.