GANGSTA'S Paradise rapper Coolio has reportedly died at age 59.
The legendary rapper, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died on Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Coolio's longtime manager, Jarez, told TMZ that the rapper was visiting a friend when he died.
He reportedly went to use the restroom and never came out.
The friend eventually went to check on him and found him on the floor.
An official cause of death has not yet been released.
Coolio was an up-and-comer in the late 1980s who rocketed to fame in 1995 with Gangsta's Paradise.
He recorded the song for the soundtrack for 1995 Dangerous Minds film.
His other hits included Fantastic Voyage, 1,2,3,4 (Sumpin' New), and It's All the Way Live (Now).
Coolio also
Just days ago, the rapper posted a video to his Instagram from onstage in Texas.
That post has become a makeshift memorial as fans learn of his death.
"rest in piece coolio omg," one person wrote.
"Rest in Gangster’s Paradise," another said.
Meanwhile on Twitter, fans are sharing their favorite Coolio songs as they mourn.
"the way tv and hip-hop were so connected in the 90s is something i’ll never forget. and it gave us one of the best songs in the kenan and kel theme by coolio. rest in peace," one person tweeted.
"thank you coolio for giving us one of the best theme songs of all time," wrote another.
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