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Coolio passed away at the age of 59 in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
The iconic artist’s longtime manager Jarez confirmed the Compton native and father of six was found unresponsive at a friend’s house on the bathroom floor. While Coolio’s cause of death has yet to be determined, EMTs reportedly suspect he died of cardiac arrest.
Among his noteworthy accomplishments, Coolio won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1996 with “Gangsta’s Paradise” and received five other nominations during his career.
Members of the hip-hop community and beyond—including collaborators, co-stars, friends, and fans—have taken to social media to reflect on their own memories associated with the late rapper. See what Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Questlove, “Amish Paradise” parodist Weird Al, Juicy J, and others had to say below. RIP Coolio.
Rest in peace legend, 🙏🏿 Coolio Gangsta Paradise.🕊 pic.twitter.com/jsrYcljzmi
— 50cent (@50cent) September 29, 2022
All these podcasts and press people asking me for a comment on my homies's death..... 'I can't believe it.' That's it. Smh 💔 #Coolio
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) September 29, 2022
Image via Instagram
Image via Instagram
This is sad news. I witness first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace @Coolio https://t.co/vCeyn08Vsi
— Ice Cube (@icecube) September 29, 2022
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One of the nicest dudes I’ve known.
Good people. R.I.P. Coolio 🕊 🌹 🕊 pic.twitter.com/yQF9ZonbKA
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) September 29, 2022
My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family of @Coolio 🙏🏾 #rip pic.twitter.com/vH68qVolRy
— Martin Lawrence (@realmartymar) September 29, 2022
Rest in Power Coolio. Peace. pic.twitter.com/LNSFJ9IoB0
— Immortal Technique (@ImmortalTech) September 29, 2022
Image via Questlove's Instagram
Image via Instagram
R.I.P Coolio 🕊 pic.twitter.com/qxkHYBh7Li
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) September 29, 2022
First CD I ever bought in my life and the most legendary Wing 10 Last Dab these eyes have ever seen RIP Coolio pic.twitter.com/Feu3wwe98S
— Sean Evans (@seanseaevans) September 29, 2022
I toured with Coolio in 93 when we were both signed to Tommy Boy. Promo radio tour. The Whooliganz (Me ,Scotty, Dj Pen), Coolio , his dj Dobbs The Wino and his hype man Billy Boy . & Leshaun too. I was 15. So many stories. I even got some footage. Rest In Peace Coolio 💔
— Alchemist Type Beat (@Alchemist) September 29, 2022
Rip Coolio met him in Europe gave him his flowers before he was gone . 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 Respect our Hiphop Legends. pic.twitter.com/leNnQTa14o
— Tony Yayo (@TonyYayo) September 29, 2022
Since 1988 we connected.
Sleep Peacefully Coolio.
A Legend and Icon.
🙏🏾🕊 pic.twitter.com/KZqywIAnt5
— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) September 29, 2022
Oh man!!! RIP Coolio! Loved your music....too soon 💔 https://t.co/vPZzuKW4yk
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) September 29, 2022
My brother Luke caught this live in my studio and said it was one of the best performances he has ever seen. Thank you and God Bless, Coolio.https://t.co/6VHpdDL4hr
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) September 29, 2022