- Source of Wealth: Music, Film, Television
- Age: 56
- Birth Place: Compton, California
- Marital Status: Married (Josefa Salinas)
- Full Name: Artis Leon Ivey Jr.
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: August 1, 1963
- Occupation: Rapper, Producer, Actor
- Children: 10 (Shayne Ivey, Artis Ivey III, Grtis Ivey, Kate Ivey, Milan Ivey, Darius Ivey, Artisha Ivey, Brandi Ivey, Zhaneand Ivey, Jackie Ivey)
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.