West Coast rapper Coolio died on Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 59.
West Coast rapper Coolio died on Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 59.
In the 1990s, "Gangsta's Paradise" helped define hip-hop.
In the 1990s, "Gangsta's Paradise" helped define hip-hop.
Mr. Posey, who has known the rapper for over 20 years,
Mr. Posey, who has known the rapper for over 20 years,
Coolio died at 5 p.m. at a friend's residence. There was no explanation offered.
Coolio died at 5 p.m. at a friend's residence. There was no explanation offered.
Billboard's top #1 music of 1995 was "Gangsta's Paradise."
Billboard's top #1 music of 1995 was "Gangsta's Paradise."
In 1996, he won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.
In 1996, he won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.
"Coolio's raps are still built around identifiable 1970s oldies,
"Coolio's raps are still built around identifiable 1970s oldies,
Caryn James published a review for The Times in 1996 titled "Dangerous Minds."
Caryn James published a review for The Times in 1996 titled "Dangerous Minds."
"It Takes a Thief" (1994) received accolades for its witty lyrics and lively beats.
"It Takes a Thief" (1994) received accolades for its witty lyrics and lively beats.