Coolio, Iconic "Gangsta's Paradise" Rapper, Dead at 59

It is being reported that Coolio, the iconic rapper that rose to prominence in the 1990s with the hit song “Gangsta’s Paradise”, has passed away at the age of 59. Coolio’s friend and manager, Jarez Posey, confirmed the news to several media outlets on Wednesday.

Our thoughts are with Coolio’s family, friends, and team at this time. The rapper’s reported final performance was just two weeks prior at Chicago’s Riot Fest.