Rapper
Coolio
Coolio was an American rapper and member of WC and the Maad Circle, who reached mainstream success with his 1990s albums.
About
Coolio Timeline
<div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1963</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Coolio is Born</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>On August 1, 1963, Coolio was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. in Monessen, Pennsylvania.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1989</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Releases Debut Album</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Releases his debut album It Takes a Thief on Tommy Boy Records.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1994</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Gangsta's Paradise is Released</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Releases the single "Gangsta's Paradise" which goes on to become a massive hit and win a Grammy Award.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1999</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>My Soul is Released</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Releases his fourth studio album My Soul, which features the hit single "C U When U Get There".</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2008</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Steal Hear is Released</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Releases his sixth studio album Steal Hear, featuring the singles "Let it Go" and "I Like Girls".</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2011</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Appears on Celebrity Big Brother</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Appears as a contestant on UK's Celebrity Big Brother.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2015</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Releases Final Album</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Releases his final album entitled The Return of the Gangsta with singles such as "Ain't No Love".</div></div></div>
Why We Love Coolio
5 Interesting Facts about Coolio
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Grammy Award Winner</h3><p class='facts-text'>Coolio won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for his hit song “Gangsta’s Paradise.”</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Released an EDM Album</h3><p class='facts-text'>Coolio released an entire EDM album in 2016, called ‘The Return of the Gangsta.’</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Actor & Chef</h3><p class='facts-text'>Coolio has appeared in multiple movies and television shows, and even hosted his own cooking show on the Food Network called ‘Cookin’ With Coolio.’</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Created His Own Cryptocurrency</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2017, Coolio launched his own cryptocurrency called ‘CoolioCoin.’</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was a Backup Dancer for Ice Cube</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before becoming famous, Coolio was a backup dancer for Ice Cube at the 1993 MTV Video Music Awards.</p></div></div>
Frequently Asked Questions
Coolio, a renowned American rapper, was born on August 1, 1963, and is currently 60 years old. He is best known for his hit singles in the 1990s, including the iconic song "Gangsta's Paradise." He has won a Grammy Award and is one of the best-selling rappers of all time.
Coolio has an estimated net worth of $1.5M. He is a hip-hop artist, songwriter, and actor. His wealth is mainly derived from his musical career, appearances in films and TV shows, as well as licensing deals and endorsement contracts.
