Coolio is an American musician, rapper, record producer and actor who has an estimated net worth of $100 thousand.
Coolio began his music career in 1987 when he released two singles. Since then, he has been acquainted with numerous people from the Los Angeles rap scene. Eventually, he joined the WC and the Maad Circle.
In 1994, he signed a recording deal with Tommy Boy Records. Coolio made a song, “Gangsta’s Paradise” for the film, Dangerous Minds. The said single became an instant hit.
Aside from music, he appeared as one of the participants for the Celebrity Big Brother and Ultimate Big Brother in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Other reality TV programs that he became a part of include Rachel vs Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and Wife Swap.
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. was born on August 1, 1963 in Compton, California. He has six children from his previous relationships.
Earnings & Financial Data
|
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2011 |
Earning Turned Donation |
Amount he won during the Food Network reality series Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off, where he represented the Music Saves Lives organization |
$10,000 |
|
1996 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from his album My Soul (certified platinum by RIAA and gold by Music Canada) |
$1,050,000 |
|
1994 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from his album Gangsta’s Paradise (certified 2x platinum by RIAA, platinum by Music Canada, and gold by BPI and BVMI) |
$2,700,000 |
|
1993 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from his album It Takes a Thief (certified platinum by RIAA and gold by Music Canada) |
$1,050,000 |