Artis Leon Ivey Jr., an American rapper, chef, record producer, and actor, was born on August 1st, 1963. He is best known for the 1995 song “Gangsta’s Paradise,” from his second album, which featured Larry Sanders, better known by his stage as L.V.
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Coolio’s wife and children
Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, was previously married to Josefa Salinas, a radio host, and author, and wrote the Grammy Award-winning song Gangsta’s Paradise in 1995. They married in 1996 and divorced in 2000. Coolio was a single man when he died.
Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, is a rapper, actor, record producer, and chef from the United States. He has three MTV Video Music Awards to his name. Coolio has ten children: Grtis Ivey, Brandi Ivey, Artisha Ivey, Shayne Ivey, Milan Ivey, Jackie Ivey, Darius Ivey, Kate Ivey, Artis Ivey III, and Zhaneand Ivey.
Coolio’s parents and siblings
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, to Artis Leon Ivey Sr. and Jackie Slater. He was raised at Crompton College.
Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, is the brother of actor and filmmaker Malieek Straughter, who won the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist in 1996.
