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This is sad news Ice Cube Stevie J Michelle Pfeiffer and Snoop Dogg lead tributes as stars mourn the loss of rapper Coolio

By Srijani Modified 29 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Coolio passed away at 59. (Image via Duane Prokop/Getty Images) On September 28, Grammy award-winning musician Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr., passed away aged 59. His death came as a shock to his fans, well-wishers, and fellow musicians who were heartbroken when they heard the news. Stars including Michelle Pfeiffer, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and others shared their condolences through social media platforms. His death was announced by Sheila Finegan, who represented him at Trinity Artists International. His manager, Jarez Posey, also revealed the news that the rapper passed away while he was at a friend's place. Since then, countless tributes have poured in from every part of the world. Fans thanked him for the incredible musical legacy he left behind. Who is you, Chiron?@NotLajaHiphop is so young. It’s always sobering when those who pushed the culture forward dies because they’re entirely too young as well. 59 is too young. RIP Coolio3441862Hiphop is so young. It’s always sobering when those who pushed the culture forward dies because they’re entirely too young as well. 59 is too young. RIP Coolio

Celebrities react to rapper Coolio s sudden death

View this post on Instagram Instagram Post From Michelle Pfeiffer to Weird Al Yankovic, many celebrities shared their tributes to Coolio. Sharing how "heartbroken" she is by the news, Pfeiffer wrote in an Instagram post that the rapper's life was "cut too short." The actress, who worked with Coolio on Dangerous Minds in 1995 said that it was his "brilliant" soundtrack that helped the film gain the success it did. She added: "30 years later I still get chills when I hear the song. Sending love and light to his family. Rest in Power, Artis Leon Ivey Jr.” View this post on Instagram Instagram Post For those unversed, Michelle Pfeiffer starred in Dangerous Minds, for which the rapper recorded one of his most popular singles Gangsta’s Paradise. The song went ahead to win multiple awards. A former member of the hip-hop group NWA, Ice Cube, took to Twitter to state that the rapper's demise was "sad news." Ice Cube@icecubeThis is sad news. I witness first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace @Coolio twitter.com/allhiphopcom/s…allhiphopcom@allhiphopcomLegendary rapper Coolio has died. He was only 59. The cause of death has not been determined. Cardiac arrest is suspected.156162812Legendary rapper Coolio has died. He was only 59. The cause of death has not been determined. Cardiac arrest is suspected. https://t.co/PnrRXgS98zThis is sad news. I witness first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace @Coolio twitter.com/allhiphopcom/s… Rapper Snoop Dogg took to Instagram as he shared a picture with C U When You Get There rapper. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Al Yankovic took to Twitter to share a photo of himself with the rapper. In the picture, the two can be seen hugging each other. Al Yankovic@alyankovicRIP Coolio20971918560RIP Coolio https://t.co/Z53f3n6HDU Musician MC Hammer paid tribute to the rapper as he shared a photo of the Fantastic Voyage rapper on Twitter. MC HAMMER@MCHammerOne of the nicest dudes I’ve known.
Good people. R.I.P. Coolio 110601600One of the nicest dudes I’ve known. Good people. R.I.P. Coolio https://t.co/yQF9ZonbKA Rapper Flavor Fav also took to Twitter to pay a heartfelt tribute to the rapper, with whom he was reportedly expected to perform this coming Tuesday.tweeted: FLAVOR FLAV@FlavorFlavCoolio was the West Coast Flavor Flav,,, He loved telling everyone that. We was supposed to perform together this Tuesday. #RIP my friend.1356152Coolio was the West Coast Flavor Flav,,, He loved telling everyone that. We was supposed to perform together this Tuesday. #RIP my friend. Even singer Bret Michaels took to Twitter to post a photo with the rapper while recalling good times with him. Bret Michaels@bretmichaelsMy deepest condolences go out to the family, friends & fans on the loss of @Coolio. This photo from when we did @ABCNetwork #GreatestHits together. Awesome guy who will be missed. #Coolio100790My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends & fans on the loss of @Coolio. This photo from when we did @ABCNetwork #GreatestHits together. Awesome guy who will be missed. #Coolio https://t.co/tBurdvSiuE The rapper is said to have passed away after a cardiac arrest. He is survived by his ten children. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Madhur Dave × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी