“Now the Gangster in the Paradise Forever”: Legendary Rapper Coolio’s Shocking Death at 59 Leaves Wrestling Legends and Fans Devastated
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The news of the passing away of Grammy Winning Rapper Coolio has saddened the hip-hop world. Coolio is famous for his song ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ which was released in the mid-90s and still is one of the favorites of many fans.
Coolio passed away on Wednesday afternoon because of a heart attack while he was visiting a friend.
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As per the longtime manager of Coolio, Jarez Posey, shared that the rapper went to the bathroom. However, he didn’t come out for a long time. Therefore, everyone started calling him, so they went inside and found Coolio lying on the floor.
The paramedics who arrived to check the rapper declared Coolio dead. However, as per Posey the paramedics suspected Coolio suffered a cardiac arrest.
The fans were upset over the passing away of the legendary rapper. Moreover, a few wrestling stars also shared their reactions to the news.
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The Iron Sheik shared a heartfelt post for the famous rapper.
COOLIO BUBBA YOU NOW THE GANGSTER IN THE PARADISE FOREVER RIP
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) September 29, 2022
The indie king, Matt Cardona was also saddened to hear Coolio passed away.
RIP Coolio
— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) September 29, 2022
WWE Superstar Shelton Benjamin also shared his condolences.
R.I.P. Coolio pic.twitter.com/jAVQ7eB0Nl
— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) September 29, 2022
Moreover, AEW wrestler John Silver also shared a tweet.
RIP coolio 😞 pic.twitter.com/Bkakw4S0rX
— John Silver (@SilverNumber1) September 29, 2022
The Grammy-winning rapper had an impact on many people through his music. Subsequently, the above wrestling stars seem to be huge fans of the rapper who changed the 90s with his music.
Fans were saddened over Coolio passing away
Coolio achieved mainstream success in the mid-to-late 1990s with his albums ‘It Takes a Thief’, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’, and ‘My Soul’. Moreover, he was best known for his 1995 Grammy Award-winning hit single ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’.
Upon learning that the rapper passed away on Wednesday, a few fans too shared their condolences.
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1. Gangsters' Paradise. 🔥
2. C u when you get there. 🔥
No profanity, no pornography, no celebrity drama, just a decent man singing great songs and respecting his status.
RIP Coolio.
— Eric (@amerix) September 29, 2022
Very shocked and saddened by the death of Coolio. Condolences to his family at this very difficult time. Was always a fan of his, as he was a part of the West Coast G-Funk era. Rest In Peace, as you settle into Gangsta’s Paradise.
— Charles Robert Lee (@CharlesRLee83) September 29, 2022
This is indeed a full-circle story of life as per this fan.
Coolio passing away on the anniversary of the day the song that shaped his entire career released is so heartbreaking. Everything comes around full circle.
— Dedee 🥀 (@thoughtfulbae) September 29, 2022
Fans remembered Coolio by his most popular opening track ‘Aw, Here It Goes!’ for the 1996 Nickelodeon television series Kenan & Kel.
This will forever be a nostalgic song from Keenan and Kel series. R.I.P Coolio pic.twitter.com/JHU3lqNii1
— Dwayne Smith (@DwayneSmith1976) September 29, 2022
This song can be determined as a childhood memory for many fans. Hence, whenever the ‘Kenan and Kel’ opening song plays, fans remember him.
I just found out Coolio has passed away at the age of 59. This is the first thing that pops into my head when I think of him. pic.twitter.com/k5MvEnhodR
— RigidRat (@RigidRat) September 29, 2022
WWE Legend Chyna’s fans page paid tribute to the legendary rapper by sharing one of the rare pictures of them together.
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In memory of Coolio August 1, 1963-September 28,2022. #Chyna and Coolio were long time friends. Coolio even performed at Chyna’s memorial service in 2016. pic.twitter.com/OqzxjCWVAB
— CHYNA FANS UNITE (@aliving_wonder) September 29, 2022
The song Gangsta’s Paradise had blown away many people who follow hip hop. Also, the song reached #1 and stayed there for 3 weeks.
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In his illustrious career as a rapper, Coolio released many hip-hop songs. However, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ and the opening song of ‘Kenan and Kel’ still remain the two top fan favorite music of Coolio.
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Edited by:
Rohini Kottu