Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube lead tributes to Coolio following his death
thefader.comTributes have been paid to rapper Coolio, who died at the age of 59 on Wednesday. Coolio is perhaps best known for his 1995 hit "Gangsta's Paradise" that helped usher in an era of gangster rap with mainstream appeal.
His peers in the scene, including Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube, were among the first to share messages on social media following the news of his death.
Former NWA member Ice Cube said Coolio’s death was “sad news”. Writing on Twitter, he added: “This is sad news. I witness first hand this man’s grind to the top of the industry.
Rest In Peace @Coolio”. Read Next: Coolio found dead at 59 Weid Al Yankovic, who enjoyed one of his biggest hits with "Gangsta's Paradise" spoof "Amish Paradise" added "RIP Coolio." Meanwhile, Michelle Pfeiffer shared her memories of the rapper Pfeiffer starred in 1995 film Dangerous Minds, for which Coolio recorded his breakout single.
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