‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ Rapper, Coolio, Dead at 59

Rapper Coolio was found dead yesterday on the bathroom floor of a friend’s house in L.A.  He was 59.

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The cause of death is unknown.  Coolio’s manager said the paramedics think it was a heart attack.  And law enforcement said they didn’t find any drugs or drug paraphernalia.

Coolio was known for the song, Gangsta’s Paradise.  It won a Grammy in 1995 for Best Rap Solo Performance.

His other hits include the theme song for Nickelodeon’s “Kenan & Kel” called “Aw ,Here It Goes”“Fantastic Voyage”, and “1,2,3,4 (Sumpin’ New)”.

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