Rapper Coolio has passed away on Wednesday at the age of 59.
The musician — famous for his hit song Gangsta’s Paradise on the soundtrack of the Michelle Pfeiffer film, Dangerous Minds — was visiting a friend on Wednesday after
Additionally, law enforcement sources shared with TMZ that ‘no drugs or drug paraphernalia were found at the scene of Coolio’s death’ and that ‘an autopsy and toxicology test will be used to determine an official cause of death.’
The police have reportedly opened a death investigation but there does not appear to be signs of foul play at the moment, 카지노사이트 and the coroner is expected to make a final determination after the autopsy.
Sad news: The musician was visiting a friend on Wednesday afternoon when he was found unresponsive on a bathroom floor, according to TMZ; Pictured 2022
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The West Coast legend is survived by his six children and ex-wife, Josefa Salinas, whom he married in 1996. The former couple split four years later.
Pfeiffer, 64, lead tributes to the rapper, sharing the music video for Coolio’s smash hit Gangsta’s Paradise, from their iconic 1995 film: ‘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. He won a Grammy for his brilliant song on the soundtrack — which I think was the reason our film saw so much success.’
Possible cause: 라이트닝카지노 The paramedics suspect he suffered a cardiac arrest, though an official cause of death has not been determined according to the star’s longtime manager, Jarez; Pictured in 1996
Additionally, law enforcement sources shared that ‘no drugs or drug paraphernalia were found at the scene of Coolio’s death’ and that ‘an autopsy and toxicology test will be used to determine an official cause of death’; Pictured 1995
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‘I remember him being nothing but gracious. 30 years later I still get chills when I hear the song. Sending love and light to his family. Rest in Power, Artis Leon Ivey Jr.’
Coolio was recently seen performing on stage during Riot Fest 2022 at Douglass Park on September 18, in Chicago, Illinois.
His passing comes just four days after he took to Instagram to share his latest performance in Texas.
Tribute: Michelle Pfeiffer, 64, lead tributes to the rapper, sharing the music video for Coolio’s smash hit Gangsta’s Paradise, from their iconic film Dangerous Minds and writing: ‘Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist @coolio. A life cut entirely too short’
Dream collaboration: The Golden Globe Award winner and Coolio filmed the music video in 1995
He was also seen looking healthy earlier in April at the airport in Sydney where he generously stopped to take photos with fans, ahead of his concert at Luna Park.
The rapper has toured smaller venues throughout the United States over the past few years, playing a number of hits from his back catalogue.
The hip-hop artist — born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. — enjoyed a meteoric rise in the mid-90s.
The latest: Helicopter reporter for ABC7 Eyewitness News Chris Cristi Tweeted a photo of police officers outside the house where the rapper was found dead
The outlandish singer released Gangster’s Paradise in 1995 and the song topped the charts in the US, UK, France, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
The single itself sold over six million copies worldwide and came from his four time Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated 17-track album of the same name.
In May, Pfeiffer reminisced as she shared an image taken in 1995 when the two worked on the music video for Gangsta’s Paradise.
Seen this month: Coolio was recently seen performing on stage during Riot Fest 2022 at Douglass Park on September 18, in Chicago, Illinois
Recent: He was also seen on September 8, 2022 in Los Angeles, California, with a suitcase in hand
Pfeiffer was the star of the film, playing former Marine LouAnne Johnson who goes to work at a high school as a teacher in a rough neighborhood in California.
Meanwhile Coolio provided the smash hit song, and was awarded a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance, two MTV Video Music Awards for Best Rap Video and Best Video from a Film and a Billboard Music Award for the song/album.
The singer used religious undertones in the lyrics and said he felt a calling to make the tune.
Family: Coolio is survived by his six children and ex-wife, Josefa Salinas; Pictured with Salinas and their kids at the World Premiere of ‘Space Jam’ on November 10, 1996, in Westwood, California
Ex-wife: The two were married in 1996. The former couple split four years later; Pictured with Salinas in 1998 in Los Angeles
‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ wanted to be born; it wanted to come to life, and it chose me as the vessel,’ he said.
Some of the lines were from Stevie Wonder, who would not allow any cuss words.
Coolio said, ‘I had a few vulgarities…and he wasn’t with that. So I changed it. Once he heard it, he thought it was incredible.’
The music video for the song was directed by Antoine Fuqua, and featured Pfeiffer reprising her role.
Looking back: The hip-hop artist — born Artis Leon Ivey Jr — enjoyed a meteoric rise in the mid-90s, topping the charts in the US, UK, France, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand; Pictured 1998
Hit song: Coolio is perhaps best known for his ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ hit song on the soundtrack of the Michelle Pfeiffer film ‘Dangerous Minds’; Still from Dangerous Minds
Looking back: In May, Pfeiffer shared an image taken in 1995 when the two worked on the music video for Gangsta’s Paradise
Unfortunately, Coolio was unable to duplicate that level of success again and gained only a small amount of recognition with subsequent song ‘I’ll C U When U Get There.’
He later became a chef and even released a cookbook titled Cookin’ with Coolio.
He also appeared on an episode of Celebrity Wife Swap in 2013.
RIP: Rapper Ice Cube took to Twitter after hearing the sad news and paid tribute to Coolio, writing, ‘This is sad news. I witness first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace’
A talented actor, Coolio played in dozens of films and TV shows throughout his career, and had three movies in the works according to his IMDb page: Bobcat Moretti, It Wants Blood 2, and a TV movie Vegas High.
Rapper Ice Cube took to Twitter after hearing the sad news and paid tribute to Coolio, writing, ‘This is sad news. I witness first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace.’
Sean Evans shared a photo of a Coolio CD, writing, ‘First CD I ever bought in may life and the most legendary Wing 10 Last Dab these eyes have ever seen RIP Coolio.’
Remembering: Sean Evans shared a photo of a Coolio CD, writing, ‘First CD I ever bought in may life and the most legendary Wing 10 Last Dab these eyes have ever seen RIP Coolio’
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