Coolio’s last performances, photos show dedication to the art of rap

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died suddenly at the age of 59 on Wednesday, never stopped performing.The “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper’s last performances as well as his final social media post have resurfaced after his death as tributes come pouring in online.Coolio’s last performances as well as his final social media post have resurfaced after his death.The Compton native — born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. — shared what would be his last social media post, just one week ago.“What am I doing? #guess #thoughts #sayanything,” the caption read.The snap showed the singer’s back turned to the camera, seated in front of a vanity mirror while rocking a checkered shirt, Nikes and a ball cap — with holes to allow his iconic braids to show through.A post shared by Coolio (@coolio)Just five days before his death, he performed at The Roundup Music Venue in Texas.

The “My Soul” singer shared a snippet of the concert on social media at the time, jamming out on stage with thousands of fans.

His prior appearances during the last few weeks included his headlining act at Riot Festival on Sept. 18 in Chicago, at Douglass Park.And in June, the father of six jetted off to Dublin and gave a live performance at the Black Forge Inn — UFC fighter Conor McGregor’s pub — reported the Irish Mirror, appearing with Irish rap duo Versatile.

He had previously released a song with group in 2019, titled “Escape Wagon.”“Front row seats watching coolio perform Gangsters paradise.