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    RIP Coolio is deadio at 59io



    Coolio, the rapper best known for his chart-topping single “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has died at the age of 59, according to TMZ.

    Citing the rapper’s longtime manager, TMZ reports that Coolio died from cardiac arrest on Wednesday. At the time of his death, he was at a friend’s house, his manager said. After the rapper went to the bathroom and never returned, his body was found laying on the floor. Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

    Released in 1995, “Gangsta’s Paradise” spent three weeks at No. 1 and earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. The song was also famously parodied by “Weird Al” Yankovic, who reimagined it as “Amish Paradise.”

    Coolio’s other notable songs included “Fantastic Voyage” and “”1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)” — both of which cracked the top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100. He also soundtracked the opening theme to the popular Nickelodeon series Kenan and Kel.

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    In 2013, Coolio accepted an invite after a show to hang with students at their dorm, where he cooked them a meal and sang this acoustic version of Gangster's Paradise


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    I wonder if he ever forgave Weird Al for making Amish Paradise?


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    Maybe common knowledge but I think Weird Al is known for being incredibly respectful about his parodies, even though he doesn't really need permission.


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    RIPio

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    Quote Originally Posted by Godfather View Post
    Maybe common knowledge but I think Weird Al is known for being incredibly respectful about his parodies, even though he doesn't really need permission.

    There were some hurt feelings on Coolio's part and there was kind of a 'feud' between the two for awhile.

    https://nypost.com/2022/09/29/why-co...paradise-feud/

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    Ahh wasn't aware, thanks! Good on Coolio for coming around... probably saw sales of his own song increase from Weird Al bringing it back to life and changed his tune

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