

ABOUT
| ALBUMBorn Artis Leon Ivey Jr., he is a rapper best known for the single "Gangsta's Paradise," which won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video in 1996. He is also known for performing the opening theme for the 90's Nickelodeon show Keenan and Kel.In 1994, his hit song Fantastic Voyage made it to #3 on the top 100 Billboard.He recorded a single called "Gangsta Walk" with Snoop Dogg.
BEFORE FAMEHe released two failed songs, "Watcha Gonna Do" and "You're Gonna Miss Me," which landed him with WC and the Maad Circle.
PERSONAL LIFEHe got married to Josefa Salinas on May 18, 1996. He has twin daughters named Shayne and Kate along with eight other children named Artisha, Darius, Zhaneand, Milan, Artis, Brandi, Grtis and Jackie.
FUN FACTSRapper Coolio were born on Thursday, birthstone is Peridot, the seaon was Summer in the Chinese year of Rabbite, it is 211 days until Coolio next birthday.