The death of rapper Coolio has been announced


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Coolio was 59.

The death of rapper Coolio has been announced by his manager Jarez Posey.

In a statement quoted by Rolling Stone, Trinity Artists’ Sheila Finegan said:

“We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon. He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly.”

“Thank you to everyone worldwide who has listened to his music and to everyone who has been reaching out regarding his passing. Please have Coolio’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.”

Coolio had released his debut album in the summer of 1994 and enjoyed a US hit with Fantastic Voyage before the following year Gangsta’s Paradise – with its now famous Stevie Wonder sample from L.V. – catapulted him to superstardom, a world-wide smash which remains ubiquitous with the nineties to this day.


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