Key takeaways:
- Rapper Coolio died due to an accidental overdose of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine.
- Coolio was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. in Compton, California and rose to fame in the 1990s with his hit single “Gangsta’s Paradise.”
- Coolio released five albums during his career and his death was ruled accidental by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.
Rapper Coolio, best known for his Grammy Award-winning single “Gangsta’s Paradise,” died last year due to an accidental overdose of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine, his manager confirmed on April 6, 2023.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office reported that Coolio had been suffering from heart disease, asthma, and had recently used PCP at the time of his death. Cardiomyopathy, a disease that makes it more difficult for the heart to pump blood to the body, was also listed as a “significant condition.”
Coolio was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. in Compton, California, and rose to fame in the 1990s with his hit single “Gangsta’s Paradise.” The song was featured on the soundtrack for the 1995 movie “Dangerous Minds” starring Michelle Pfeiffer and spent three weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100.
The rapper was also known for his other hits, including “Fantastic Voyage” and “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New).” He released five albums during his career, with his last album, “El Cool Magnifico,” released in 2002.
Coolio’s death was ruled accidental by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office. He was remembered by his manager as “a kind and generous soul” who “will be deeply missed.”
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