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Celebrities Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Michelle Pfeiffer & Many More Pay Tribute To Late Rapper Coolio

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Coolio, a rapper who dominated the music scene in the 1990s with singles like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has passed away, according to his manager and friend Jarez Posey. He was 59.

The Grammy-winning rapper, who in the 1990s was among the most well-known names in hip-hop, was only partially right. “Gangsta’s Paradise” has remained one of the most-heard songs despite having received over 1 billion plays on both Spotify and YouTube early this year. Coolio has been touring since the album’s release; on Saturday, at the age of 59, he was scheduled to give a performance in Stuttgart, Germany. The musician, on the other hand, died suddenly at a friend’s house in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon, his management said.

The precise cause of his death is still unknown. According to TMZ, which first reported the incident, paramedics were called to the home at 4 p.m. after Coolio’s meltdown in the bathroom. He was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene following what seemed to be a heart attack. 

Sheila Finegan, who was Coolio’s manager, said that his friends and coworkers are sad about his untimely death.

“He affected the world with the gift of his ability and will be dearly missed,” Finegan said in a statement. 

Tribute To Coolio

Following the news of the legendary rapper Coolio’s passing, celebrities have turned to social media to celebrate his life and legacy.

After hearing about Coolio’s passing online, other musicians started lamenting his loss. Continue reading to learn what other artists had to say about the “Gangsta’s Paradise” singer..

Michelle Pfeiffer, who starred in the Gangsta’s Paradise music video and the movie Dangerous Minds, was one of the first stars to share a poignant comment about her friend on social media.

“Heartbroken to hear of the passing of the gifted artist Coolio,” she tweeted. “A life cut entirely too short. As some of you may know I was lucky enough to work with him on Dangerous Minds in 1995. He won a Grammy for his brilliant song on the soundtrack – which I think was the reason our film saw so much success. I remember him being nothing but gracious. 30 years later I still get chills when I hear the song. Sending love and light to his family. Rest in Power.”

Sean Evans said “First CD I ever bought in my life and the most legendary Wing 10 Last Dab these eyes have ever seen RIP Coolio.”

 

Snoop Dogg shared a photo with Coolio from their 2006 Gangsta Walk collaboration, writing, “Gangstas paradise. R. I. P.”

Also on Instagram, LL Cool J posted a heartfelt message: “Rest in power, my brother Coolio.”

After hearing the news, Ice Cube responded with the song “Love & Respect.” The news is depressing. I have personally observed this man’s ascent to the top of his profession. In peace, please.

Martin Lawrence wrote, “My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family of Coolio,” while LeBron James posted ”Coolio“ alongside dove emojis. ”Exactly where he is now! GANGSTA’S PARADISE.“

Questlove tweeted “Peaceful Journey Brother. #Coolio”

MC Hammer tweeted”One of the nicest dudes I’ve known. Good people. R.I.P. Coolio.”

Nia Adams

    Nia Adams writes about startups, ecommerce and retail at NovaScotia. In her previous stint at Inc42, she spent two years covering the breadth of the Indian startup ecosystem. A humanities graduate, Nia completed her postgraduate in journalism from the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai.

    Word from Nia Adams: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

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