Person in history
Coolio
Coolio, American rapper (born 1963)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2022 · September 28
Their story
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),
Why this date
Coolio appears on our September 28 calendar for 2022 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Coolio
When did Coolio die?
September 28 2022.
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