Coolio Dies At 59; Cause Of Death Is Known

Coolio, the Gangsta's Paradise rapper, died at the age of 59 GANGSTA'S Paradise rapper Coolio has died at age 59 after he reportedly collapsed while at a friend's house. The legendary rapper, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died on Wednesday in Los Angeles of what paramedics believe was a cardiac arrest, according to his talent manager. According to CNN, an autopsy performed on Coolio Thursday did not reveal the cause or manner of Coolio’s death and further investigation will be conducted, according to case information from the county coroner... In the late 1980s, Coolio, a Grammy-winning and multi-platinum recording artist, was just starting out. Gangsta's Paradise, his hit single from 1995, catapulted him to stardom. The news of his death shook the rap and hip hop world, with Ice Cube writing: "This is sad news. I witness first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace."