
Birthday: August 1, 1963 (Leo)
Born In: Compton, California, United States
Coming from a broken home, Coolio fought poverty and drug addiction to become one of the most successful rappers of the 1990s. His first two singles, ‘Watch Gonna Do’ and ‘You're Gonna Miss Me’, did not evoke any enthusiasm from music lovers. His role in band WC and the Maad Circle’s debut album was also limited. He decided to go solo and released the album, ‘It Takes a Thief’. Its single 'Fantastic Voyage' gave him the much-needed breakthrough. The album was refreshing as it replaced dark and violent lyrics heard on typical rap tracks with a humorous and happy outlook. He closely followed his debut album with the song 'Gangsta's Paradise' for the film, ‘Dangerous Minds’. It found unprecedented success and was an international hit. He released an album of the same name which was certified double platinum, thanks to the two singles, '1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)' and 'Too Hot'. Although his third album, ‘My Soul’, did well, it could not replicate the success of his previous albums. His subsequent albums were also poorly received. He has acted in films and television series, either playing himself or doing minor roles. He has appeared on numerous cookery shows and contests, and intends taking it up seriously.
Also Known As: Artis Leon Ivey Jr.
Age: 59 Years, 59 Year Old Males
Spouse/Ex-: Josefa Salinas (m. 1996–2000)
siblings: Malieek Straughter
children: Artis Ivey III, Grtis Ivey, Kate Ivey, Shayne Ivey
Born Country: United States
Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males
Notable Alumni: Compton Community College
U.S. State: California, African-American From California
City: Compton, California
education: Compton Community College
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Born Artis Leon Ivey on August 1, 1963,, to Artis Leon Ivey Sr., a carpenter, and Jackie Slater, a factory worker, Coolio was prone to asthma attacks. Intelligent, studious and well-informed, he found life outside home difficult.
Between 2001, and 2008, he released four albums, ‘Coolio.com’, ‘El Cool Magnifico’, ‘The Return of the Gangsta’, and ‘Steal Hear’, which failed to show up on the charts.
Coolio has fathered ten children from relationships with different women. He has often not been a good role model to his children. He was charged with battery for punching his girlfriend in 2013. On May 18, 1996, he married Josefa Salinas but the couple divorced in 2000.
Awards
1996 | Best Rap Solo Performance | Winner |
1997 | Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | Dangerous Minds (1995) |
1996 | Best Dance Video | Coolio: 1 2 3 4 (Sumpin' New) (1996) |
1996 | Best Video from a Film | Dangerous Minds (1995) |
1996 | Best Rap Video | Coolio feat. L.V.: Gangsta's Paradise (1995) |
1996 | Best Video from a Film | Coolio feat. L.V.: Gangsta's Paradise (1995) |
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