Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J and more celebrities react to shocking death of 'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper Coolio

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Tributes have been paid to rapper Coolio, who died at the age of 59 on Wednesday. Coolio is perhaps best known for his 1995 hit "Gangsta's Paradise" that helped usher in an era of gangster rap with mainstream appeal. His peers in the scene, including Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube, were among the first to share messages on social media following the news of his death.

Kel Mitchell has shared a tribute to his late collaborator Coolio. The C U When U Get There rapper died aged 59 on Wednesday after being found unresponsive at his friend's Los Angeles home. After his death, Kel paid tribute to the late rapper on Thursday by sharing a clip of Coolio's cameo in his sketch show, All That, a video of his surprise appearance at a Coolio concert, and of Coolio performing the Kenan & Kel theme song in the comedy's title sequence.

Coolio, following the announcement of his death at the age of 59. The musician was believed to have a heart attack, after being found unresponsive at a friend’s house.Michelle Pfeiffer was one of the first celebrities to post a heartfelt message about her friend, as she starred in the Gangsta’s Paradise music video and in the film Dangerous Minds, which featured the popular song.“Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist Coolio,” she wrote. “A life cut entirely too short.

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’.

Coolio died at age 59 on September 28, 2022. It’s reasonable to wonder how Coolio died and what his cause of death was given that the life expectancy of men in the United States is 78 (that number is lower for Black individuals at 74). The rapper, most famous for “Gangsta’s Paradise”, released in 1995, passed away suddenly at the Los Angeles home of his friend and longtime manager Jarez Posey.

Michelle Pfeiffer, who starred in the music video for Coolio‘s Grammy-winning song “Gangsta’s Paradise,” took to Instagram to pay tribute to the rapper who passed away at age 59.

death at age 59 on Wednesday.The “Gangsta’s Paradise” hitmaker’s official cause of death is pending though cardiac arrest is suspected.Fellow rapper Snoop Dogg, who collaborated with the Grammy winner on his 2006 track “Gangsta Walk,” rushed to Instagram to pay his respects.“Gangstas paradise. R.

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, the rapper best known for his UK Number 1 single Gangsta's Paradise, has died aged 59.

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 https://t.co/vCeyn08VsiLL Cool J expressed his “love & respect” for the “Fantastic Voyage” hitmaker.Rest in power my brother .@Coolio Love & Respect“Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio. A life cut entirely too short. As some of you may know I was lucky enough to work with him on Dangerous Minds in 1995.

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.