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Coolio Mourned by Kenan Thompson, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, LL Cool J, and Many More Fans and Friends
Members of the hip-hop community and beyond—including collaborators, co-stars, friends, and fans—are remembering Coolio, who died at the age of 59.
Coolio Dies at 59
The Los Angeles rapper, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died Wednesday in Los Angeles. His manager confirmed his passing, though police have yet to reveal a cause.
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A posthumous Coolio album is on the way.
On Friday, the official video for lead track “Tag ‘You It’” with Too Short and DJ Wino was released. The visual—directed by Kniknotti and Kev—takes a playful, ’90s-inspired approach to interpreting the song.
Watch “Tag ‘You It’” up top.
According to Billboard, fans can soon expect Long Live Coolio, though an exact release date has not been confirmed.
In September of last year, Coolio died at the age of 59. The following month, the I Love the 90s Tour—which was initially set to include Coolio on its lineup alongside Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, and more—paid tribute to the artist during a stop at Haute Spot in Texas.
“[Coolio] was a true star and an integral part of the I Love The 90s tour,” Jeff Epstein, co-owner of Universal Attractions Agency, said when announcing the tribute.
Following initial word of Coolio’s death, fans and artists alike shared some of their favorite memories from his decades-long career. Nickelodeon alum Kel Mitchell, for example, revealed that he and Coolio had recently spoken mere months before his death.
“Last thing you told me when we last spoke a few months ago you told me you loved how I keep things positive and to keep doing that,” Mitchell said when looking back on key All That and Kenan & Kel moments with the artist. “I will Coolio and thank you for sharing your light and your talent with us all and thank you for inspiring so many in your lyrics.”
