Coolio

Coolio
1963 - 2022
Coolio  American Rapper
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Coolio dating history

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Coolio was previously married to Josefa Salinas (1996 - 2000).

Coolio had encounters with Nora Amile (2007) and Adina Howard.

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American Rapper Coolio was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. on 1st August, 1963 in Monessen, Pennsylvania, USA and passed away on 28th Sep 2022 Los Angeles, California, USA aged 59. He is most remembered 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). His zodiac sign is Leo.

Coolio is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American television actors and Grammy Award winners.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married1 13 years - -
Encounter2 - - -
Total3 13 years 4 years, 4 months -

Details

First Name Coolio
Full Name at Birth Artis Leon Ivey Jr.
Alternative Name Coolio, El Cool Magnifico
Birthday 1st August, 1963
Birthplace Monessen, Pennsylvania, USA
Died 28th September, 2022
Place of Death Los Angeles, California, USA
Cause of Death Accidental overdose of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine
Buried Cremated in a private ceremony with no funeral service. His ashes were then encased in jewelry for his family, with the rest of his ashes going into an urn
Height 5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight 176lbs (80 kg)
Build Average
Eye Color Brown - Dark
Hair Color Brown - Dark
Distinctive Feature Braids that resembled antennae, Often wore hats
Zodiac Sign Leo
Sexuality Straight
Ethnicity Black
Nationality American
University Compton Community College
Occupation Text Rapper, Singer, Actor, Record Producer, Screenwriter, Chef
Occupation Rapper
Claim to Fame 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)
Music Genre (Text) Hip hop, Gangsta rap, G-funk, West Coast hip hop, Hip.hop, Funk, Pop, Pop Rap, Hip-hop, West Coast hip-hop
Music Genre Pop, Rap
Year(s) Active 1987–present, 1982–present, 1987–2022, 1986–2022, 1987–2022
Music Style West Coast Rap, Pop-Rap, Party Rap
Music Mood Witty, Brash, Rousing, Freewheeling, Party/Celebratory, Confident, Boisterous, Energetic, Summery, Irreverent, Searching, Eerie, Playful, Ominous, Aggressive, Silly, Street-Smart
Instrument Vocals
Instrument (text) Vocals
Record Label Tommy Boy/Warner Bros., Tommy Boy, Warner Bros., Allied Artists Music Group, Warner Bros. Records, Tommy Boy Records
Associated Acts WC and the Maad Circle, 2Pac, Ice-T, Low Profile, Sir Jinx, Ras Kass, J.T. Taylor, Chilly Chill, Snoop Dogg, Falling in Reverse, Method Man, B-Real, Busta Rhymes, Bts, Dazzie Dee, L.V.
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) J Star Entertainment (JSE)
Brand Endorsement TV commercial for Verizon Wireless phone service (2003), TV commercial for The Best Rap Album in the World...Ever!, TV commercial for Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Music Saves Lives, Environmental Justice and Climate Change, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Official Websites http://coolioworld.com/, http://coolioworld.com
Favorite People Peter Kitchell, The Notorious B.I.G., Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known by his stage name Coolio, was an American rapper. He was best known for his single "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995), which won a Grammy Award, and was credited for changing the course of hip hop by bringing it to a wider audience. Other singles included "Fantastic Voyage" (1994), "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (1996), and "C U When U Get There" (1997). He released nine albums, the first three of which achieved mainstream success: It Takes a Thief (1994), Gangsta's Paradise (1995), and My Soul (1997). Coolio first achieved recognition as a member of the gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle. His nickname, originally "Coolio Iglesias", was a takeoff of Julio Iglesias. Coolio sold 4.8 million albums in the U.S.

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Dating History

Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Coolio59 LeoRapper
American
Nora Amile44 ScorpioModel
Moroccan
Josefa Salinas-
Adina Howard50 ScorpioSinger
American

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
ArtishaFemale14th January, 198836 years oldJosefa Salinas
BrandiFemale19th April, 198835 years oldJosefa Salinas
ArtisMale28th September, 198934 years oldJosefa Salinas
JackieFemale26th January, 199331 years oldJosefa Salinas

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
It Wants Blood 22022Don LusciousMovie
Versatile Feat. Coolio: Escape Wagon2019CoolioMusic Video
Nina2017CoolioMovie
Teachers2016Mr. WenceTV Show
Wade Martin Feat. Coolio: Make It Bump2015CoolioMusic Video
Black Jesus2014CoolioTV Show
Coolio: Take It to the Hub2014CoolioMusic Video
Inertia2012Promotional TrailerMovie
Gravity Falls2012Wax CoolioTV Show
Two Hundred Thousand Dirty2012MannyMovie
Coolio vs Kylian Mash & Rico Bernasconi: Gangsta's Paradise 2K112010CoolioMusic Video
The Lost Archives of Quincy Taylor2009Archpimp Mac McFreddyShort Film
Star-ving2009CoolioTV Show
Coolio Vs Beat Nouveau Feat. Storm Lee: Lady2009CoolioMusic Video
Coolio Feat. Ennio Morricone: Change2009CoolioMusic Video
Coolio Feat. Goast & A.I.: From the Bottom 2 the Top2009CoolioMusic Video
I Am Somebody: No Chance in Hell2008RogerMovie
Coolio Feat. A.I.: Boyfriend2008CoolioMusic Video
Three Days to Vegas2007The FlowMovie
Sides2007The StarMovie
Grad Night2006Michael AdkinsMovie
Love Hollywood Style2006CoolioMovie
Coolio Feat. Gangsta Lu: Dip It2006CoolioMusic Video
Coolio Feat. Goast: Do It2006CoolioMusic Video
Coolio Feat. Snoop Dogg: Gangsta Walk2006CoolioMusic Video
Pterodactyl2005Capt. BergenMovie
Coolio Feat. Krayzie Bone: I Don't Wanna Die2005CoolioMusic Video
XSS Feat. Coolio: Peepshow2005CoolioMusic Video
A Wonderful Night in Split2004FrankyMovie
Gang Warz2004Dunzio DayMovie
Dracula 30002004187Movie
Joey2004CoolioTV Show
Daredevil2003Dante Jackson (Director's Cut)Movie
Exposed2003Big HeatMovie
Tapped Out2003CoolMovie
The Beat2003EmceeMovie
Ravedactyl: Project Evolution2003MaduzorShort Film
Red Water2003IceTV Movie
Stealing Candy2002Brad VormanMovie
Storm Watch2002OutlawMovie
Robbery Homicide Division2002Greg / G-DownTV Show
Holla2002GuestTV Show
Make My Day2002TV Show
Move2002Arthur / Ernest / DreShort Film
Coolio: Dexter (What's His Name?)2002CoolioMusic Video
Gangland2001Officer HarrisMovie
Get Over It2001CoolioMovie
Perfume2001TMovie
Coolio Feat. Kenny Rogers: The Hustler2001CoolioMusic Video
Coolio: Ghetto Square Dance2001CoolioMusic Video
China Strike Force2000CoolioMovie
Submerged2000Jeff CortMovie
The Convent2000Officer StarkeyMovie
18 Wheels of Justice2000Cecil LoftusTV Show
Static Shock2000Replikon / Marvin RoperTV Show
Blondie Feat. Coolio & The Loud Allstars: No Exit2000CoolioMusic Video
Coolio: Yo Ho Ho2000CoolioMusic Video
Tyrone1999Tyrone / Jerome / CheroneMovie
Futurama1999Kwanzaa-bot / Kwanzaa-BotTV Show
Midnight Mass1999Blue LouMovie
Charmed1998Lazarus DemonTV Show
Der Clown1998CoolioTV Show
V.I.P.1998CoolioTV Show
Chazz Feat. Coolio: Raise the Roof1998CoolioMusic Video
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn Hollywood Burn1997Dion BrothersMovie
Batman & Robin1997BankerMovie
On the Line1997Lt. Gil SuggsTV Movie
Hitz1997CoolioTV Show
Coolio: The Winner1997CoolioMusic Video
Coolio: Ooh La La1997CoolioMusic Video
Coolio Feat. 40 Thevz: C U When U Get There1997CoolioMusic Video
Dear God1996GerardMovie
Phat Beach1996CoolioMovie
Arli$$1996ErnestTV Show
Dangerous Minds1996Sex educatorTV Show
Early Edition1996Julius 'C-Roc' RubyTV Show
Malcolm & Eddie1996Troy JensenTV Show
Sabrina the Teenage Witch1996CoolioTV Show
Coolio: 1 2 3 4 (Sumpin' New)1996CoolioMusic Video
Coolio: It's All the Way Live1996CoolioMusic Video
B Real, Busta Rhymes, Coolio, LL Cool J & Method Man: Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)1996CoolioMusic Video
Ophélie Winter Feat. Coolio: Keep It on the Red Light1996CoolioMusic Video
Space: Above and Beyond1995The Bacchus HostTV Show
The Parent 'Hood1995The GangsterTV Show
Coolio Feat. L.V.: Gangsta's Paradise1995CoolioMusic Video
Coolio: Too Hot1995CoolioMusic Video
Various Artists: The Points1995CoolioMusic Video
2Pac: Temptations1995BellboyMusic Video
Tavaris Feat. Coolio: Straight Butta1995CoolioMusic Video
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man1994CoolioTV Show
Coolio: Fantastic Voyage1994CoolioMusic Video
Coolio Feat. LeShaun: Mama I'm in Love Wit' a Gangsta1994CoolioMusic Video
Coolio Feat. J-Ro & Billy Boy: I Remember1994CoolioMusic Video
The Nanny1993Coolio / IrwinTV Show
Coolio: County Line1993CoolioMusic Video
Martin1992CoolioTV Show
WC and the Maad Circle: Ain't A Damn Thang Changed1991Music Video
WC and the Maad Circle: Dress Code1991Music Video
Vegas HighUncle RayTV Movie
Bobcat MorettiCoolioMovie
Mayday 2Coolio / Secret Agent manMovie
Zombies on A PlaneVeepMovie
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beverlypressbeverlypressJul 28, 2019

COOLIO! RAP IS ABOUT TRUTH AND HARMONY, JUST LIKE THE ESSENCE OF METIN BEREKETLI'S ART Coolio expresses his appreciation of Metin Bereketli's "Diversity 5" original painting at the Diversity Awards Gala. ~ Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills, California. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqnyE41H19S/

belinda_slappybelinda_slappyNov 9, 2008

HEY THERE MY NAME IS BELINDA AND I AM 29 YR OLD AN I WANT U TO KNOW IF YOU GET TIRED YOUR GIRL I CAN BE YOUR NEXT BIG THING I LOVE TO COOK AND AND TAKE CARE OF MY FAMILY I HAVE THREE KIDS OF MY OWN THEY ARE MY LIFE SO I KNOW HOW IT FEEL RASING KIDS THE ONLY THING IS MY KIDS ARE YOUNER THEN YOUR THEY ARE 9YR, 8YRS , AND 3YRS OLD THEY ARE MY BABIES I DO LIKE HAVING FAMILY TIME WITH THEM WE GO SHOPPING DINE OUT TO THERE FAVOR RESTURNT AND TAKING THEM TO THE PARK, YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ME WELL I INJOY LONG WALKS ON THE BEACH BEING VERY ROMANIC WATCHING SPORTS AN LETING A MAN BE A MAN. I SEEN YOUR SHOW WHEN THE GIRLS DIDNT LIKE THE GIRL I DIDNT LIKE HERE AT ALL SHE WAS FACK IN THE KNOW WHO THERE ARE THROUGH A MANS HEART IS TO GET TO KNOW HIS KIDS ALT GA


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