| Celebrated Name: | Coolio |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Artis Leon Ivey Jr. |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 61 years old |
| Birth Date: | 1 August 1963 |
| Birth Place: | Compton, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.73 m |
| Weight: | 70 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Josefa Salinas (m. 1996–2000) |
| Children: | Yes ( Grtis Ivey, Artisha Ivey, Brandi Ivey, Darius Ivey, Zhaneand Ivey, Shayne Ivey, Jackie Ivey, Milan Ivey, Artis Ivey, Kate Ivey) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): |
N/A |
| Profession: | American rapper, actor, chef, and record producer |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $300 thousand |
| Last Updated: | December 2024 |
Coolio is a successful American rapper, an actor, record producer, and a chef. This 54-year-old artist has sold more than 17 million records globally. The Grammy award-winning rapper is best known for his single hit “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 1995 for the movie Dangerous Minds and the theme song for Nickelodeon’s 1990s series Kenan & Kel.
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Early Life
Coolio’s real name is Artis Leon Ivey, Jr., who was born on August 1, 1963, in Compton, California. His father, Artis Leon Ivey Sr. was a carpenter, and his mother Jacki Slater was a factory worker. He comes from a broken home where his parents got divorced when he was just 11. While in school, he joined a street gang, Baby Crips, and created menace in school.
He attended Compton Community College, where he picked up his high-school interest in rap. When he was 17, he was jailed for numerous months corresponding to money theft. Coolio also picked up crack cocaine addiction for which he went to rehabilitation. In order to dissuade from addiction, he did different odd jobs while getting back to his music career.
Coolio has a brother, Malieek Straughter, who is also an actor. He dated Josefa Salinas in 1987 and married after nine years in 1996. They have four children together Artisha, Brandi, Artis, and Jackie. The couple later divorced in 2000.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 1 August 1963, Coolio is 61 years old as of today’s date 20th December 2024. His height is 1.73 m tall, and his weight is 70 kg.
Career
Coolio began performing in several contests in high-school and regularly featured in KDAY, a rap radio station in Los Angeles.
He recorded his first singles- “Watch Gonna Do” and “You’re Gonna Miss Me” in 1987, which received a cold response. He then joined the L.A. rap group, WC and the Maad Circle to release their first album which was successful.
Later, in 1994 he released his first solo album “It Takes a Thief,” out of which the single “Fantastic Voyage” was a great hit. “Gangsta’s Paradise,” one of the most unbeaten raps of all time happened to Coolio along with R&B singer LV in 1995.
In 1996, he recorded a theme song for Nickelodeon’s TV series Kenan & Kel that had four seasons. Coolio’s consecutive albums from 2001 to 2008 did not rank on any Billboard Chart, except for a single “Gansta Walk” with Snoop Dogg in 2006.
Apart from performances, Coolio has acted in numerous films by HBO and series. Out of his several television events, his reality shows “Coolio Rules,” and cooking web series, “Cooking with Coolio,” did really well. Succeeding, which he was seen on shows like “Celebrity Cook-Off” and “Celebrity Chopped.”
Awards & achievements:
Coolio’s uncompromising attitude has bagged him with many awards. He was nominated six times for the Grammy out of which he won the 1996 Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance. He is the winner of three MTV Video Awards in 1996 and 1997, four American Online Awards, and two ASCAP Awards. He also won the Playboy Music poll of 1997 and the Billboard Music Awards for 1996 and 1997.
Net Worth & Salary of Coolio in 2024
As of December 2024, Coolio has an estimated net worth of $300 thousand, which may leave people in a bit startled. Out of Coolio’s nine studio albums, a very handful of songs outstood the charts. He also came as a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother in 2009, following which he appeared again on the Ultimate Big Brother in 2010.
In 2012, he participated in the reality series, Rachel vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off, and held second place. He was rewarded with $10,000
Coolio has been in a relationship with four women with whom he had six children. It is said that he has not been a good example for his kids. Despite his strained personal life, the philanthropist inside him is not influenced. He is a representative for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation and for Climate Change to make school kids aware of its effect.
Rest peacefully.
Coolio – Rest peacefully.