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Tragic Cause of Coolio's Death Is Finally Revealed

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For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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Tragically, "Gangster's Paradise" rapper Coolio was discovered dead at a friend's home in Los Angeles in September. His cause of death has now been revealed.

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For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner reports that Coolio perished on September 28 from an accidental overdose of heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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The musician, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was only 59 years old when he passed away.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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The death of the rapper was first reported by TMZ, which quoted a spokesperson for Coolio as saying the emcee went to the bathroom at a friend's home. However, when he did not respond to their calls, they discovered Coolio on the floor.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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People magazine viewed a coroner's report that also listed unspecified cardiomyopathy, asthma, and recent phencyclidine use as contributing factors to his mortality.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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Several personalities, including Questlove, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and Kenan Thompson, paid tribute following the news of his death.

Baquo’s Abstract Blues

For Baquo, these blues are gestures toward cultural reclamation.

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1995 saw the publication of "Gangsta's Paradise," which featured L.V. It dominated the Billboard Top 100 chart for three weeks. Additionally, it earned the 1996 Grammy for best rap solo performance.

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