'Gangsta's Paradise' Rapper Coolio Dead At 59

Rapper Coolio was reportedly found dead in the bathroom of a friend's home. He was 59.
Rapper Coolio was reportedly discovered useless within the rest room of a buddy's residence. He was 59.
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Rapper Coolio died on Wednesday in Los Angeles, in accordance with stories. He was 59.

The Grammy winner was discovered useless within the rest room of a buddy’s home, TMZ reported.

Based on TMZ, the rapper, report producer and actor, whose authorized title was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was visiting a buddy Wednesday afternoon and went to the lavatory. After staying inside for an prolonged interval, the buddy went inside and located him on the ground.

Coolio’s supervisor, Jarez Posey, confirmed the rapper’s demise to Rolling Stone however didn't present additional particulars.

The buddy reportedly known as EMTs, who arrived and pronounced the musician useless on the scene from what they suspected was cardiac arrest. An official explanation for demise has not been said.

A Los Angeles Police Division spokesperson stated Wednesday night that the division was conducting a demise investigation at an handle within the West Adams neighborhood close to downtown Los Angeles however couldn't disclose the identification of the deceased.

The demise didn't seem suspicious, and the case was handed over to the Los Angeles County coroner’s workplace, the spokesperson stated.

Coolio, a Los Angeles space native, is finest recognized for his 1995 Grammy-winning hit, “Gangsta’s Paradise,” which topped the U.S. charts that yr and stays one of many bestselling singles of all time. (Hear under).

The tune was featured within the 1995 movie “Harmful Minds” however was not eligible for an Oscar nomination due to its use of sampling and reworked materials. It received the 1996 Grammy Award for Greatest Rap Solo Efficiency.

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