DeathSeptember 282022

Coolio

Coolio, American rapper (born 1963)

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When
Wednesday, September 28 20224 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Person
Coolio

Who they were

Artis Leon Ivey Jr., known by his stage name Coolio, was an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. He was best known for his single "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995), which won a Grammy Award, and was credited for changing the course of hip-hop by bringing it to a wider audience. Other singles included "Fantastic Voyage" (1994), "1, 2, 3, 4 " (1996), and "C U When U Get There" (1997). He released nine albums, the first three of which achieved mainstream success: It Takes a Thief (1994),

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