R.I.P. COOLIO

Coolio is an American rapper and record producer who was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania on August 1st 1963. He rose to fame (in the mid-1990s) as a prominent figure in the emerging hip-hop scene. His most popular songs include “Fantastic Voyage”, “1, 2, 3, 4”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).

Throughout his career, he has received many accolades including 1 AMA, 1 Billboard Music Award, and a Grammy.

On this very day, September 28th 2022, Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (known professionally as Coolio) died from an accidental overdose (at 59 years of age). In memory of his passing, exactly 2 years ago today, I’ve chosen a track that won the Grammy Award for “Best Rap Solo Performance”. From the “Dangerous Minds” soundtrack, here’s the late, COOLIO, with “GANGSTA’S PARADISE”….