The Root

The Importance of Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’

This story is part of our new Hip-Hop: ’73 Till Infinity series, a celebration of the genre’s 50th anniversary.With the unfortunate death of beloved rapper Coolio, hip-hop lovers have been mourning ...
Yahoo

'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper Coolio dead at age 59

Coolio, known for massive 1990s hip-hop hits like “Fantastic Voyage,” “C U When U Get There,” “1,2,3,4 (Sumpin' New)” and the Dangerous Minds movie theme “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died of a suspected ...
New York Post

How Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise' changed the rap game

If a rapper were only to be known for one song, it’s hard to beat “Gangsta’s Paradise.” Coolio’s signature No. 1 smash in 1995 was voted the best single of the year in the Village Voice’s “Pazz & Jop” ...
New York Post

‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper Coolio dead at 59

Rapper Coolio, known for his hit 90’s song ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ died Wednesday. He was 59. The rap star was found dead on the bathroom floor of a friend’s home in Los Angeles, his longtime manager, ...
CNN

Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dead at 59

Coolio, the ’90s rapper who lit up the music charts with hits like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, his friend and manager Jarez Posey, told CNN. He was 59. Posey said Coolio ...