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Coolio Returning for New Season of 'Futurama' as Kwanzaa-bot

Published: 09/29/2022

"Futurama" fans will still be able to hear Coolio featured on their favorite show -- the late rapper recorded segments for the animated series before his death -- giving show creatives a chance to give Coolio, and his character, a proper send-off. David X. Cohen, Executive Producer of "Futurama,"…

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Coolio Dead at 59

Published: 09/28/2022

9/29 -- Coolio's talent manager, Sheila Finegan, tells TMZ, "We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away Wednesday afternoon. He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly. Please have Coolio's loved ones in your thoughts and…

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'Kenan & Kel' Star Kel Mitchell Remembers Coolio As Joy To Be Around

Published: 09/29/2022

"Kenan & Kel" star Kel Mitchell is remembering all the good times he had with Coolio ... telling us the late rapper was super fun to hang out with because he was always full of good vibes and good stories. The former Nickelodeon star joined "TMZ Live" Thursday where we asked him about his…

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Coolio's Last Performance Was With Vanilla Ice, Ice Remembers His Friend

Published: 09/29/2022

Coolio performed his last show ever last week in Texas with Vanilla Ice, who says he's mourning his late friend's death. Vanilla Ice tells TMZ he couldn't sleep Wednesday night after learning Coolio died, and he woke up Thursday morning "still in shock and freaking out." Coolio and Ice go way…

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Coolio EMTs Tried CPR for 45 Minutes Before Pronouncing Him Dead

Published: 09/29/2022

EMT's frantically tried to revive Coolio after his body was found in a downtown LA. home, but after 45 minutes of CPR he was pronounced dead. TMZ broke the story ... Coolio was at a friend's home late Wednesday afternoon when he went to the bathroom. We're told he was in there for quite a while,…

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Coolio Gets Probation Cut Short in Airport Gun Case

Published: 08/14/2018

Coolio's airport gun bust is officially behind him -- a judge just released him from the rest of his probation sentence. We got the "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper leaving court in L.A. County following a hearing in which the last year of his 3-year probation was waived in his gun case. It's unclear…

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Coolio Wants White People to Learn from 'Gangsta's Paradise' 'Jeopardy' Mistake

Published: 01/02/2018

Coolio wants white people to remember one rule of thumb when it comes to hip-hop -- the "E-R" will always get you in trouble ... as a "Jeopardy!" contestant learned the hard way. The rapper dropped his grammar lesson while reacting to a contestant mispronouncing "Gangsta's Paradise" on Monday…

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'Jeopardy' Contestant Mispronounces Coolio's 'Gangsta's Paradise', Loses $3,200

Published: 01/02/2018

A 'Jeopardy' contestant learned the hard way that Alex Trebek and co. are sticklers when it comes to pronunciation ... especially between "gangster" and "gangsta." Nick Spicher appeared on the trivia show Monday night, where he was asked to provide the question to a clue that included Coolio's…

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Coolio Worried Eminem's Trump Disses Could Get Him Killed

Published: 12/18/2017

Eminem's bringing current events -- namely, dissing President Trump -- back to the forefront of hip-hop ... but Coolio says Em might wanna watch his back. We got the "Gangsta's Paradise" rapper at LAX Friday where he commended Eminem for going where most of the new generation of rappers won't ...…

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Coolio -- Pleads Guilty to Gun Possession ... But Judge Digs His 'Do

Published: 10/26/2016

Coolio pled guilty to possession of a concealed weapon but will avoid jail time ... TMZ has learned. The rapper was in an L.A. court Wednesday where he was placed on 3 year probation and ordered to 45 days of community service. He must remain on his best behavior -- which includes not using or…

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Coolio -- Felony Gun Charge ... No-Show in Court

Published: 10/13/2016

Coolio was just charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, and he's got even more immediate problems ... he didn't show up in court. The L.A. County D.A. filed the charge after the rapper tried to get a loaded gun through LAX security. TMZ broke the story ... Coolio was yanked off a plane…

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Coolio -- The Whole Gun Arrest Thing ... "A Little Misunderstanding" (VIDEO)

Published: 09/18/2016

Coolio passed off his arrest for trying to take a loaded firearm onto a plane as "a little misunderstanding." Coolio posted a video of him chowing down on orange chicken at P.F. Changs after he was released from jail. TMZ broke the story ... TSA flagged the gun in a book bag and a member of his…

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