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LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg and MC Hammer lead tributes to rapper Coolio after death aged 59

The rapper, best known for his hit song Gangsta’s Paradise, died at age 59

Manchester Evening News · Sep 29, 2022

Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise in numbers, from sales to streams and one famous parody

Revisiting one of the most enduring songs of the Nineties

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2022

‘A life cut entirely too short’: stars pay tribute to Coolio after death at 59

Michelle Pfeiffer, who starred in 1995 film that featured hit single Gangsta’s Paradise, among those to pay respects

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022

Coolio stunned punters with live performance in Conor McGregor's pub months before death

The rap legend performed his classic hit 'Gangsta's Paradise' at the Black Forge Inn back in June

Irish Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Gangsta's Paradise rapper Coolio dies, aged 59

The rapper, who finished third in the 2009 Celebrity Big Brother series, was found unresponsive at home in Los Angeles, reports TMZ

Chronicle Live · Sep 29, 2022

Coolio, Rapper behind Hit 'Gangsta's Paradise,' Dies at 59

Coolio, the US rapper best known for the chart-topping 1995 song "Gangsta's Paradise," has died, his manager said Wednesday. He was 59 years old. The Grammy-winning musician passed away in Los Angeles.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 29, 2022

Coolio's colourful personal life as he leaves up to 10 kids behind after sudden death

Alongside the four children he shared with his ex-wife Josefa Salinas, it's believed Coolio had up to six other children from previous relationships - with some of the late rapper's offspring even featuring in one of his reality TV shows, Coolio's Rules

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Michelle Pfeiffer remembers Coolio as ‘nothing but gracious’ following his death

The musician died aged 59 on Wednesday afternoon.

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Coolio was 'the reason Dangerous Minds saw so much success' says Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer, who grew close to late rapper Coolio on set back in 1995 when the pair worked together on Dangerous Minds, had shared a gushing tribute following his shock death

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Stars pay tribute after death of rapper Coolio, aged 59

"He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly"

Wales Online · Sep 29, 2022