Coolio

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Coolio

Coolio is best known for Futurama, Gravity Falls, Charmed and The Nanny. Coolio was born on August 1, 1963. Coolio died on September 28, 2022 at the age of 59.

Born
August 1, 1963
Place of birth
Monessen, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
September 28, 2022 (59 years old)

Biography

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known professionally as Coolio, was an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Coolio achieved mainstream success in the mid-to-late 1990s with his albums It Takes a Thief (1994), Gangsta's Paradise (1995), and My Soul (1997). He was best known for his 1995 Grammy Award-winning hit single "Gangsta's Paradise", as well as other singles "Fantastic Voyage" (1994), "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (1996), and "C U When U Get There" (1997).

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Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Coolio been in?

Coolio is best known for Futurama, Gravity Falls, Charmed and The Nanny.

When was Coolio born?

Coolio was born on August 1, 1963. (Monessen, Pennsylvania, USA)

How old is Coolio?

Coolio died on September 28, 2022 at the age of 59.

Updated: October 25, 2026 ·