Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. (born August 1, 1963) better known by his stage name Coolio, is a Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor perhaps best known for the hit song "Gangsta's Paradise", a reworking of the Stevie Wonder song Pastime Paradise. Coolio has also made numerous television and film appearances.

Coolio (born Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. on August 1, 1963 in Compton, California) is an American rapper and actor perhaps best known for the hit song “Gangsta’s Paradise.” The album Gangsta’s Paradise is considered a classic west coast Gangsta rap album, thanks to songs like “Exercise Yo Game” and “Geto Highlites.” His G-Funk sounding beats and soulful flow softens the typically edgy effect of rap.His hit song gangsta’s paradise combined singing with rap. Coolio has also made numerou