Coolio’s family will be keeping his memory (and his ashes) close to their hearts. The late rapper — whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr. — died suddenly at the age of 59 on September 28, and ...

The entertainment world came to a standstill Wednesday with the news that hip-hop icon Coolio had died at age 59. At one point, he was the biggest rap star on the planet, with his series of singles in ...

Celebrity tributes are pouring in on social media for rapper Coolio, best known for his "Gangsta's Paradise" song used in the 1995 film "Dangerous Minds." Coolio, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was found ...

Coolio’s cause of death has been revealed. The “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper died from a fentanyl overdose, according to his autopsy report obtained by Page Six. It also notes he had heroin and ...

Precious little in Coolio’s career had suggested he would even entertain something so bleak as “Gangsta’s Paradise”. “Do I have to use a gat to show you where I’m at?” he rapped on 1991’s Ain’t a Damn ...

Coolio died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl in September at 59, his manager confirmed to The Post Thursday. The “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper also had traces of heroin and methamphetamine in his ...

Coolio's seven children have a special plan to keep their father near and dear to their hearts after his recent death. The rapper -- who was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. -- died in Los Angeles last ...

Beloved late rapper Coolio was very much a family man before his sudden death at age 59 this week. The “Gangsta’s Paradise” hitmaker often gushed about his life not only as a father but as a ...

Musicians and entertainers are paying tribute to rapper Coolio, who died Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 59. Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., Coolio was best known for his megahit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” ...

Coolio died intestate, meaning there was no will set up. According to documents obtained by The Blast, the late musician's manager filed a probate to start the process of getting his estate appraised.

Gangsta’s Paradise” comes from the 1995 thriller film Dangerous Minds and features vocals by the singer L.V. The track served as the lead single of Coolio’s second studio ...