The 'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper was only 59
was the first to report the news. According to the outlet, the rapper was found dead in the bathroom at a friend’s house. Coolio’s manager, Jarez Posey, toldBorn Artis Leon Ivey Jr. on Aug. 1, 1963 in Compton, Calif., Coolio released his first single, “Whatcha Gonna Do?” in 1987. He built a steady following in the L.A. area before exploding into the mainstream in 1994 on the strength of his debut album,.
The song was included on Coolio’s album of the same name, which would go on to sell over 2 million units.also contained the hit songs “1, 2, 3, 4 ” and “Too Hot,” which featured J.T. Taylor of Kool & the Gang.Coolio scored another movie smash in 1995 when “Rolling With My Homies” was prominently featured in the film, featured his last big hit with “C U When U Get There.
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