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In Pictures: Gangsta’s Paradise rapper Coolio dead at age 59

Coolio, who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including Gangsta’s Paradise, died on Wednesday at the age of 59. The US rapper, whose legal name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died at the Los Angeles home of a friend. Coolio’s manager ...

29 Sept 2022 at 07:30

Coolio cooked up a storm on the air and screen as he took hip hop to the world

The rapper and TV personality Coolio has died in the US at the age of 59. The man born Artis Leon Ivey Jr came to the world’s attention with his 1995 hit Gangsta’s Paradise, which became one of the most successful rap songs of all time after he ...

29 Sept 2022 at 07:30

US rapper Coolio will be ‘missed profoundly’ following death aged 59

Coolio “touched the world” with his talent and will be “missed profoundly” following his death aged 59, his management have said. The US rapper, responsible for 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, died on Wednesday afternoon. Coolio’s manager ...

29 Sept 2022 at 08:02

Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and MC Hammer among rap stars paying tribute to Coolio

Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and MC Hammer are among the big names in the rap industry who have paid tribute to Coolio following news of his death. The US rapper, known for his 1995 hit Gangsta’s Paradise, was remembered for his “grind” and ...

29 Sept 2022 at 05:27

US rapper and former Big Brother star Coolio ‘dead at age 59’

Rapper Coolio, responsible for 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, has reportedly died aged 59. The US rapper, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died on Wednesday, his manager confirmed to multiple US outlets. He was found ...

29 Sept 2022 at 07:31

Music

Michelle Pfeiffer remembers Coolio as ‘nothing but gracious’ following his death

Hollywood actress Michelle Pfeiffer has led tributes to US rapper Coolio following his death aged 59. The musician, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr and who was responsible for 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, died on ...

29 Sept 2022 at 11:31

World

Posthumous Coolio album set to be released

A new Coolio album is set to be released this year. The Grammy winner was working on the music in the days before he died aged 59 in September 2022. Long Live Coolio will be the first posthumous studio album from the ...

17 Mar 2023 at 14:20

World

Gangsta’s Paradise rapper Coolio’s death caused by fentanyl, says manager

Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop’s biggest names of the 1990s with hits including Gangsta’s Paradise and Fantastic Voyage, died last year because of fentanyl, his manager has said. Coolio’s former longtime ...

06 Apr 2023 at 23:15

Music

Coolio’s collaborators and track list announced for rapper’s posthumous album

Coolio’s posthumous album includes guest appearances from Naughty By Nature’s Treach, Da Lench Mob’s J-Dee and Ras Kass on a project that was not intended to be the rapper’s last. Titled Long Live Coolio, the ...

07 Jul 2023 at 18:59

Horse Racing

Romeo Coolio leads home Elliott one-two at Leopardstown

Romeo Coolio bounced back to winning ways with an authoritative display in the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown. Gordon Elliott has always thought the world of the five-year-old, ...

27 Dec 2024 at 14:33

Horse Racing

Elliott ‘very happy’ with leading Festival hopes after Navan gallop

Gordon Elliott expressed himself pleased with how some of his major Cheltenham Festival contenders worked after racing at Navan on Sunday. A talented team which included Brighterdaysahead, Teahupoo, The ...

09 Feb 2025 at 18:07

Horse Racing

Elliott: Romeo looking good ahead of Drinmore

Gordon Elliott expects a tougher jumping test to bring out the best in Romeo Coolio when he lines up for the BAR 1 Betting Drinmore Novice Chase at Fairyhouse on Sunday. The six-year-old is a Grade ...

29 Nov 2025 at 16:26

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