Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. (born August 1, 1963, in Inglewood, California), better known by the stage name Coolio, is a Grammy Award-winning American rapper and actor. He rose to fame in 1995 with the hit single "Gangsta's Paradise", which appeared on the soundtrack for the film Dangerous Minds
Birth name: Artis Leon Ivey, Jr.
Also known as: Coolio
Born: August 1, 1963 (1963-08-01) (age 45)
Origin: Compton, California, United States
Awards and nominations
1995 "Fantastic Voyage" Best Rap Solo Performance Nominated
1996 "Gangsta's Paradise" Best Rap Solo Performance Won
1996 Coolio Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist Won
"gangsta's pardaise" record of the year nominated
1997 Gangsta's Paradise Best Rap Album Nominated
1997 "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" Best Rap Solo Performance Nominated
1997 Stomp" Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated
"Gangsta's Paradise" Best Rap Video Won
" gangsta's paradise" Best Video from a Film Won
1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" Best Dance Video Won
Discography and Future Performances
It Takes a Thief (1994)
Gangsta's Paradise (1995)
My Soul (1997)
Coolio.com (2001)
El Cool Magnifico (2002)
The Return of the Gangsta (2006)
Steal Hear (2008)
Coolio's Music
See you when you get there
1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)
Coolio- Gangster's Paradise
Members
* .Andy.
* Jackie
* Christina
* David
* stondape
* .firewire
* .*mazedsalv**
* .Ash
* sam1994
* Siouxsie
* Rayheartbliss
* Nickyy
* Darky
* sazz
* joe_88
* stu
* lemonjam
* Iamelectrogirl
* Girth
* Nate