In memoriam: Coolio, 1963-2022
R.I.P. Coolio
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Coolio, the Grammy-winning rapper, producer, and actor best known for his 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” died. He was 59. According to TMZ, Coolio was at a friend’s house, went to use the bathroom and the friend found him lying on the floor, unresponsive.
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