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Grammy-winning rapper, producer and actor Coolio, best known for his 1995 hit 'Gangsta's Paradise

Los Angeles, Sep 29 (IANS): Grammy-winning rapper, producer and actor Coolio, best known for his 1995 hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’, has died aged 59.The rapper’s longtime manager Jarel Posey confirmed the news to Variety, saying that Coolio died on Wednesday afternoon.According to TMZ, Coolio was found at a friend’s house, reports ‘Variety’.“We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon. He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly.”Sheila Finegan, his manage...

Paul Bergen/RedfernsCoolio, the Grammy-winning rapper, record producer and actor best known for his 1995 hit "Gangsta's Paradise," has died at the age of 59. His longtime manager, Jarez Posey, confirmed to ABC News that Coolio died at a friend's house on Wednesday evening. A cause of death has not yet been determined. Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., rose to prominence as a member of the hip hop group WC and the Maad Circle alongside WC and his brother, Crazy Toones, and achieved mainstream success with his albums It Takes a Thief, released in 1994, and Gangsta's Pa...

The rap world has lost an icon as Coolio, the legendary rapper behind "Gangsta’s Paradise," has passed away.

His passion for food saw him become a chef while continuing to make music and appear on the small screen.