Artis Leon Ivey Jr. was born on August 1, 1963, and his life came to a close on September 28, 2022. He was a multifaceted individual, whose professional endeavors included being a rapper, record producer, and actor. Throughout the mid-to-late 1990s, Coolio experienced widespread success in the music industry, with the release of his albums It Takes a Thief in 1994, Gangsta's Paradise in 1995, and My Soul in 1997.
Coolio's achievements in the music industry were marked by several notable hits, including the Grammy Award-winning single "Gangsta's Paradise," which was released in 1995. Other popular singles from his discography include "Fantastic Voyage," released in 1994, "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)," released in 1996, and "C U When U Get There," released in 1997.
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