The West Coast rapper's enduring Hot 100-topper was one of the darkest and richest crossover hits of the G-funk era. Forever No. 1 is a Billboard series that pays special tribute to the recently ...

If a rapper were only to be known for one song, it’s hard to beat “Gangsta’s Paradise.” Coolio’s signature No. 1 smash in 1995 was voted the best single of the year in the Village Voice’s “Pazz & Jop” ...

Rapper Coolio passed away on September 28 at the age of 59, and a family spokesperson has now revealed what led to his death. What caused Coolio’s death? The rapper, known for his hit 1995 song ...

Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” returns to the charts 30 years after its release, debuting at No. 7 on the Official Vinyl Singles chart. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - JANUARY 17: Rapper Coolio performs live ...

It's the late rapper's first video to reach this milestone. By Annie Harrigan Two billion people have taken a trip to a gangsta’s paradise. The music video for Coolio‘s classic 1995 hit “Gangsta’s ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Coolio infused Billboard's charts with multiple hits in the 1990s, with his biggest, "Gangsta's Paradise," continuing to reach ...

Coolio performed his 1995 smash hit “Gangsta’s Paradise” just days before his sudden death on Sept. 28. The rapper took the stage for an “I Love the ’90s” tour stop in Texas this past weekend. On ...

As the beat and lyrics of the 1995 hit song “Gangsta’s Paradise” came together, Coolio knew he had struck gold. The unlikely meshing of gospel and rap, spine-chilling lyrics and clever sampling of ...

LOS ANGELES – Coolio, the rapper who was among hip-hop's biggest names of the 1990s with hits including “Gangsta's Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” died Wednesday at age 59, his manager said. Coolio ...

From a bookish, asthmatic child to mainstream hitmaker, the West Coast M.C. charted a distinctive path to hip-hop stardom. By Eduardo Medina and McKenna Oxenden To hear more audio stories from ...

Rapper Coolio, known for his hit 90’s song ‘Gangsta’s Paradise,’ died Wednesday. He was 59. The rap star was found dead on the bathroom floor of a friend’s home in Los Angeles, his longtime manager, ...