Coolio — Coolio balances the Grammy he won for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 38th annual Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1996. Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died. Manager Jarez Posey tells The Associated Press that Coolio, whose legal name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died at the Los Angeles home of a friend on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. He was 59. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Coolio balances the Grammy he won for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 38th annual Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1996. Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died. Manager Jarez Posey tells The Associated Press that Coolio, whose legal name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died at the Los Angeles home of a friend on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. He was 59. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

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Remembering Coolio: His life and career in photos

by: Christine Samra

Posted: Sep 29, 2022 / 07:11 AM PDT

Updated: Sep 29, 2022 / 07:44 AM PDT

by: Christine Samra

Posted: Sep 29, 2022 / 07:11 AM PDT

Updated: Sep 29, 2022 / 07:44 AM PDT

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A look back at the life and career of Los Angeles rapper, Coolio. The Grammy-award winning artist passed away on Sept. 28 at 59 years old.

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