Coolio Biography
Coolio born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. is an American rapper, actor, chef, as well as a record producer well-known for his 1995 Grammy Award-winning hit single “Gangsta’s Paradise”, as well as other singles “Fantastic Voyage” (1994), “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)” (1996) and “C U When U Get There” (1997).
Coolio Age
Coolio Height
He stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 9 inches.
Coolio Weight
Details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Coolio Early Life and Education
He was born and brought up in Compton. He was prone to asthma attacks. He found life outside the home difficult. He joined the street gang, Baby Crips, and tried to create a wild and violent image of himself. He used to carry weapons to school. His studies suffered after being jailed for several months for larceny.
After high school, he attended Compton Community College and renewed his high school interest in rap and performed in contests where he was called ‘Iglesias.’, and on L.A’s rap radio station, KDAY. He entered rehab to overcome his cocaine addiction
When he came out, he worked various odd jobs but was determined to revive his rap career.
Coolio Family
He was born in Compton, LA to his parents: Artis Leon Ivey Sr., a carpenter, and Jackie Slater, a factory worker. Little is known about his parents since he has managed to keep a low profile.
Coolio Wife
Coolio married his wife Josefa Salinas in 1996 but divorced in 2000. Later in 2017, he engaged in “Celebrity Wife Swap” with his girlfriend Mimi. After swapping husbands with Mark McGrath, Mimi realized that her relationship with Coolio did not satisfy her and she quit.
She reportedly left him only six weeks after the show. he has not gone public with her relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner’s information will be updated as soon as the information is available
Coolio Children
He is the father of Artisha Ivey, Grtis Ivey, Artis Ivey III, Brandi Ivey, Jackie Ivey, Milan Ivey, Zhaneand Ivey, Kate Ivey, Shayne Ivey, and Darius Ivey.
Coolio Net Worth
Coolio’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Rapper. Through his various sources of income, Coolio has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Coolio Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Coolio.
Coolio Wiki
- Full Names: Artis Leon Ivey Jr
- Popular As: Coolio
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Rapper
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: To be Updated
- Religion: To be Updated
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Coolio Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 57 years
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: 1 August 1963
- Place of Birth: Compton, California, United States
- Birthday: August 1
Coolio Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: To be Updated
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches
- Weight: Moderate
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: To be Updated
Coolio Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Artis Leon Ivey Sr.
- Mother: Jackie Slater
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be Updated
- Marital Status: To be Updated
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Josefa Salinas(1996-2000)
- Dating / Girlfriend: To be Updated
- Children: Artisha Ivey, Grtis Ivey, Artis Ivey III, Brandi Ivey, Jackie Ivey, Milan Ivey, Zhaneand Ivey, Kate Ivey, Shayne Ivey, and Darius Ivey.
Coolio Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million $5 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: His professional career as a rapper
Coolio House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Coolio Rapper
Coolio started his rapping career at an early age. He is best known for his 1995 Grammy Award-winning hit single “Gangsta’s Paradise”, as well as other singles “Fantastic Voyage”, “1, 2, 3, 4” and “C U When U Get There”. He was also known for rapping the theme song for the mid-to-late 1990s Nickelodeon series Kenan & Kel.
He has since gone on to release albums independently and has also become a chef, creating a web series titled Cookin’ with Coolio and releasing a cookbook. Ivey originally rose to fame as a member of the Gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle alongside WC and his brother, the late Crazy Toones.
Coolio Fantastic Voyage
Fantastic Voyage is a song that was released by him in March 1994. It was the third single from his debut album, It Takes a Thief. The song later featured on the album Fantastic Voyage: The Greatest Hits. The song samples “Fantastic Voyage” by Lakeside.
In 2018, Chrysler released a music video featuring him called “Vantastic Voyage” to promote the Chrysler Pacifica minivan
Coolio Gangster’s Paradise
This is a song featuring singer L.V. The song was released on his album of the same name. It samples the chorus and instrumentation of Stevie Wonder’s 1976 song “Pastime Paradise. The song was listed at number 85 on Billboard’s Greatest Songs of All-Time.
It is also the number one biggest selling single of 1995 on U.S. Billboard. In 2008, it was ranked number 38 on VH1’s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.
Coolio Hair|Coolio braids
Frequently Asked Questions About Coolio
Who is Coolio?
He is an American rapper, actor, chef, as well as a record producer well-known for his 1995 Grammy Award-winning hit single “Gangsta’s Paradise”, as well as other singles “Fantastic Voyage” (1994), “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)” (1996) and “C U When U Get There” (1997).
How old is Coolio?
He is 57 years old as of 2020, he was born on 1 August 1963, Compton, California, United States.
How tall is Coolio?
He stands at an estimated height of 5 feet 9 inches.
What nationality is Coolio?
He is an American national.
How many siblings does Coolio have?
After doing our research details about his parents are not available and it is also not known whether he has any siblings.
Is Coolio married?
He married his wife Josefa Salinas in 1996 but divorced in 2000
How much is Coolio worth?
He has an approximate net worth of 12 million $5 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Is Coolio dead or alive?
He is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where does Coolio live?
Because of security reasons, He has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Coolio Social Media Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website