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Tommy Boy Music Marks 30th Anniversary of Coolio’s Iconic ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ with Global Celebration

*Tommy Boy Music, owned by Reservoir, is commemorating the 30th anniversary of Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise,” the 1995 chart-topping hit featuring R&B singer L.V. The song, a defining moment in ...
PopSugar

The Story Behind Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise"

Rapper Coolio died at the age of 59 on Wednesday, his manager confirmed to The New York Times. A rep did not immediately respond to POPSUGAR's request for comment. The artist, who achieved massive ...
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Coolio died on the anniversary of the Stevie Wonder song that made ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’

Before his biggest hit happened in 1995, Coolio wasn’t even aware of the song that gave it its hook. “Gangsta’s Paradise” sampled the Stevie Wonder 1976 single, “Pastime Paradise.” The rapper died ...
Rolling Stone

Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ Rapper, Dead at 59

Coolio, whose Nineties music was a staple on radio, a favorite on MTV, and included the hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” died Wednesday at the age of 59. Coolio’s manager, Jarez Posey, confirmed the rapper’s ...
Los Angeles Times

Coolio, rapper known for Grammy-winning song ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ dead at 59

Coolio, the Grammy-winning rapper best known for the 1995 single “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died, his manager confirmed Wednesday. He was 59. “We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, ...
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Tommy Boy Music Marks 30th Anniversary of Coolio’s Iconic ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ with Global Celebration | VIDEO

American rapper Coolio (Artis Leon Ivey Jr.) arrives at Spike TV’s Guys Choice Awards 2015 held at Sony Pictures Studios on June 6, 2015 in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo ...
CNN

Coolio, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper, dead at 59

Coolio, the ’90s rapper who lit up the music charts with hits like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, his friend and manager Jarez Posey, told CNN. He was 59. Posey said Coolio ...