Coolio, the Grammy Award-winning rapper known for his hit song 'Gangsta's Paradise,' has died at the age of 59.
native Coolio has died at the age of 59, his manager confirmed with the Associated Press and TMZ.
According to TMZ's report, Coolio's friend found him lying on a bathroom floor before emergency crews arrived on the scene. While an official cause of death have yet to be released, TMZ reports cardiac arrest may have played a factor in Coolio's death.." The song helped him capture a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 1996 and was a featured track in the movieSpace Jam, Clueless, The Big Payback, Panther, New Jersey Drive, The Jerk Boys, Eddie and Half BakedAccording to the rapper's website, Coolio sold over 17 million records worldwide.
Rapper Coolio performs during the halftime of Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers basketball game at Staples Center in 2019.
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