Firefighter, airport security guard.... Grammy-winning rap artist?
Those who knew Coolio, real name Artis Ivey, will certainly never forget his unusual backstory. The Pennsylvania-born, Compton-raised hip-hop star passed away last night at the age of 59, and though he made his name for his 1995 smash hit Gangsta’s Paradise, he’ll equally always be remembered for his unique path to stardom, from being a bookish child and a crack addict to a more recent turn to cooking and TV.
