Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ Rapper, Dies At 59 As MC Hammer, Snoop Dog, Other Stars Pay Tribute
Coolio, the ’90s rapper who gave the world hit songs like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died at 59. Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr, won a Grammy for the 1995 track Gangsta’s Paradise. His friend and manager Jarez Posey, told CNN that Coolio died Wednesday afternoon. He was found unresponsive…