Gangsta’s Paradise US Rapper Coolio Passed Away At 59

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

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Gained global fame in 1995 when he released Gangsta's Paradise for the soundtrack of the film Dangerous Minds.

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He was later awarded best rap solo performance for the track at the following year’s Grammy Awards.

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Gangsta’s Paradise became one of the most popular rap songs of all time and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks

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His 1994 single “Fantastic Voyage” also hit No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Born in Pennsylvania in 1963, Coolio's real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr.

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Worked as a volunteer firefighter and in airport security before devoting himself full-time to the hip-hop.

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The songs of Coolio and his contributions to music will endure for a very long time.

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