Born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. on August 1, 1963, Coolio was an American rapper, chef, record producer, and actor. He is best known for his 1995 hit “Gangsta’s Paradise,” which came off his second album and featured Larry Sanders, better known by his stage as L.V.
The WC and the Maad Circle, a Los Angeles, California-based hip hop group, included Coolio as a member. He was honoured with a Grammy Award for his smash track “Gangsta’s Paradise.”
Coolio Wife
Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, who wrote the Grammy Award-winning song Gangsta’s Paradise in 1995, was previously married to Josefa Salinas, a radio host, and author. The couple wed in 1996 and divorced in 2000. Coolio was single at the time of his passing.
Coolio Children
Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known by his stage name Coolio, is an American rapper, actor, record producer, and chef. He has three MTV VMA Awards to his credit. Coolio is the father of 10 kids: Grtis Ivey, Brandi Ivey, Artisha Ivey, Shayne Ivey, Milan Ivey, Jackie Ivey, Darius Ivey, Kate Ivey, Artis Ivey III, and Zhaneand
Coolio Parents
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. was raised at Crompton College after being born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, to Artis Leon Ivey Sr. and Jackie Slater.
Coolio Siblings
Artis Leon Ivey Jr., commonly known as Coolio, who won the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist in 1996, has an actor and filmmaker brother by the name of Malieek Straughter.
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