'Gangsta's Paradise' Rapper Coolio Dies at 59

Coolio, one of the 90s’ most phenomenal rappers died Wednesday at the age of 59.

According to TMZ, the Compton native visited a friend’s home in Los Angeles late Wednesday afternoon when he died.

He excused himself and went to the bathroom of his friend’s house and did not come out after a short while, Jarez said, Coolio’s longtime manager.

His friend kept knocking but there was no answer and when they went in, they found Coolio lying on the floor. Paramedics were urgently called, however, the rapper was pronounced dead on the scene. The reason for his death is still unverified, but sources said it was cardiac arrest.

Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known for his name Coolio emerged in the LA rap scene during the late 80s, and his song “Gangsta’s Paradise” made him rise to fame in 1995. It was later on used in Michelle Pfeiffer’s film, “Dangerous Minds.”

Besides making music, the award-winning rapper also appeared in several television shows throughout his career.

He once starred as himself on “Martin” (1995), his name is included in the credits for the “Dangerous Minds” TV spinoff (1996), “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” (1996), “Batman & Robin” (1997), “The Nanny” (1998), “Tyrone” (1999), “Midnight Mass” (1999), “Charmed” (2002), “Star-ving” (2009), “Futurama” (2001, 2010) and “Gravity Falls” (2012).

His song “Gangsta’s Paradise” stayed at the number one spot for three weeks and eventually became his signature hit among several other works he did, including his 1994 song “Fantastic Voyage” which was in the top three of Billboard Hot 100.

Coolio is also famous for his songs "1,2,3,4 (Sumpin' New)" and "It's All the Way Live (Now).”

According to Page Six, the rapper’s death took place right after he posted on Instagram four days earlier to post about his most recent performance which made his fans thrilled.

Many of his supporters took to Twitter to express their sadness about what happened to the legendary rapper of the 90s.

“First CD I ever bought in my life and the most legendary Wing 10 Last Dab these eyes have ever seen RIP Coolio,” celebrity interviewer, Sean Evans wrote.