Coolio's Death Shocks Longtime Celebrity Friends, Fans of the 'Gangsta's Paradise' Singer
09/28/2022 10:36 pm EDT
Prayers go out
Comedian Martin Lawrence wrote, "My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the family of @Coolio #rip."
'One of the nicest dudes'
Fellow 90s rapper MC Hammer, sent his condolences Twitter, "One of the nicest dudes I've known. Good people. R.I.P. Coolio."
'59 is a lot better than 24'
To the surprise of some users, actor Devon Sawa wrote a brief tribute to Coolio, writing "59 is a lot better than 24 RIP Coolio." Sawa made a reference to the rapper's lyrics in "Gangsta's Paradise," I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24?The way things is goin' I don't know."
'A gift for making street tales mainstream'
Rap legend Biz Markie posted a fitting tribute to the late artist. "RIP Coolio, whose one massive hit overshadowed a formidable run of classic West Coast bangers. An original member of the Maad Circle & Compton representative – with an undeniable star quality, humor, charisma, and a gift for making street tales mainstream without sanitizing them."
'Peaceful Journey Brother.'
Questlove kept his message to the rap icons short and sweet: "Peaceful Journey Brother."
'I witness first hand this man's grind to the top'
Actor and industry peer Ice Cube tweeted, "This is sad news. I witness first hand this man's grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace @Coolio."
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