Paramedics declared rapper Coolio dead

Artis Leon Ivey Jr.known professionally as Coolio, was an American rapper, record producer, and actor.

Rapper Coolio, whose 1990s successes included “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,”

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He recorded his first single in 1987, titled "Whatcha Gonna Do?".

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He also recorded "What Makes You Dance (Force Groove)" with Nu-Skool in 1988.

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Rapper Coolio, whose 1990s successes included “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” died on Wednesday at the age of 59, according to his manager.

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Artis Leon Ivey Jr.known professionally as Coolio, was an American rapper, record producer, and actor.

Rapper Coolio, whose 1990s successes included “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,”

He recorded his first single in 1987, titled "Whatcha Gonna Do?".

He also recorded "What Makes You Dance (Force Groove)" with Nu-Skool in 1988.

Rapper Coolio, whose 1990s successes included “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” died on Wednesday at the age of 59, according to his manager.

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