Person

Coolio

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 Ther…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
August 1st, 1963
Died
September 28th, 2022
Genres
Labels
Rhino
Atlantic
Hot Records
MCA Records
RCA
Last updated: March 9th, 2024

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