Coolio: Gangsta's Paradise rapper dies aged 59

Dangerous Minds. Coolio, who has died aged 59, made playful, melodic and popular music, in contrast to many others in the LA hip-hop and rap scene, and had worked hard, succeeding in achieving recognition in a crowded field. Artis Leon Ivey Jr was born in 1963 in Monessen, Pennsylvania – the son of a carpenter and a factory worker – and grew up in Compton, California.

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Coolio tragically passed away at the age of 59 last month, and there is an update about the plans for his remains.

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Coolio was reportedly attended to by paramedics for nearly an hour after he was found unconscious in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Coolio following the news of his death, with particular praise being reserved for his Kenan & Kel theme tune.The American rapper behind the 1995 hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ died at the age of 59 yesterday (September 28) in Los Angeles, according to Rolling Stone.Tributes have been paid to Coolio from the likes of Ice Cube, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Snoop Dogg, Michelle Pfeiffer and Martin Lawrence.The titular stars of Kenan & Kel have also paid tribute to the late rapper, who performed the popular sitcom’s theme tune ‘Aw, Here It Goes’.

the shocking death of the rapper born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., at just 59, from unknown causes Wednesday in Los Angeles — it’s worth remembering just how much of an impact that song had.“I was No. 1 all over the entire planet — not just in the States. I was No.

Michelle Pfeiffer is «heartbroken» over the untimely death of rapper Coolio. The actress remembered the hit performer, bornArtis Leon Ivey Jr., whom she worked with on the 1995 drama, . Coolio's iconic track, «Gangsta's Paradise,» was featured in the film's opening scene and as a single from the movie's soundtrack. Both the song and the album peaked at number one on the Billboard charts.

Michelle Pfeiffer is mourning the loss of someone who made an unforgettable mark in her career, rapper Coolio.MORE: Michelle Pfeiffer mourns beloved family dogs on their special dayThe music and entertainment world were shocked to learn that the singer was found dead in a friend's home in Los Angeles on Wednesday.Coolio and Michelle's careers were quite intertwined, as the two worked together on the 1995 film Dangerous Minds, where he debuted his hit song Gangsta's Paradise, to which the actress credited the film's success.WATCH: Michelle Pfeiffer discovers her cat's unusual habitMORE: Michelle Pfeiffer pays emotional tribute to late mom on her birthdayTaking to Instagram to pay tribute, she wrote: "Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio. A life cut entirely too short."Looking back on their collaboration, she said: "As some of you may know I was lucky enough to work with him on Dangerous Minds in 1995.

Tributes have continued to pour in for the late rap legend Coolio. The 'Gangsta's Paradise' hitmaker's longtime manager, Jarez Posey, confirmed the rap legend, who was 59, was found dead at a friend's house in Los Angeles on Wednesday (28. 09.

Coolio - real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr - “touched the world” with his talent and will be “missed profoundly” following his death aged 59, his management have said. The US rapper, responsible for 1990s hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, died on Wednesday afternoon. Coolio’s manager at Trinity Artists International, Sheila Finegan, confirmed the death to the PA news agency.

Watch Below: Homeless young rapper moves audience to tears on Australia's Got TalentThe rapper, known for songs including Gangsta's Paradise, Fantastic Voyage, and It's All The Way Live was found unresponsive on the floor of his friend's bathroom. He was announced dead at the scene, no cause of death has been announced.  The rapper was 59.According to a TMZ report the musician was in Los Angeles visiting a friend at the time of his sudden passing. The rapper's manager told TMZ that Coolio went to the bathroom and "when he didn't come after a while" they discovered him on the floor. Paramedics on the scene allegedly believe he suffered cardiac arrest.The rapper was also a dad of ten.Coolio rose to fame in the mid-90s after his song Gangsta's Paradise was featured in the Michelle Pfeiffer movie Dangerous Minds. In 1996 he won a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance and an MTV Video Music Award for Best Video.Gangsta's Paradise became a number one hit worldwide, staying in the Australian top spot for 14 weeks. Coolio also appeared in a number of films including Batman & Robin, Judgement Day and The Big Help. The father of ten also released two reality TV show series titled Cookin With Coolio and Coolio's Rules.

Coolio is dead at 59. The rapper, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died on Wednesday, September 28, at a friend’s house in Los Angeles, California.

Coolio's untimely death on Wednesday, famous fans and collaborators who knew the «Gangsta's Paradise» rapper took to social media to pay tribute and share memories.Coolio — who was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. — died in Los Angeles on Sept. 28, at the age of 59. His longtime manager, Jarez, confirmed the news to Jarez told the outlet that paramedics suspect cardiac arrest was the cause of death, though no official determination has been made.After entering the L.A.

Rapper Coolio died Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 59. The musician, whose full name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., found incredible success with the Grammy Award-winning song "Gangsta's Paradise," and through his debut album, "It Takes a Thief," released in 1994 and which featured the song "Fantastic Voyage." Los Angeles Police Department officials confirmed to Fox News Digital that they were investigating the death of a male adult, which was reported at 4 p.m.