Coolio Fans Remember His Epic 'Kenan and Kel' Theme Song
'Aw, Here it Goes!'
Kenan & Kel and Coolio, just this! pic.twitter.com/5uB54s2yX4
— martins (@martins1br) September 22, 2022
Kenan & Kel was created by Kim Bass and debuted on Nickelodeon in July 1996. The opening featured Coolio joining Thompson and Mitchell at Universal Studios Orlando to perform "Aw, Here it Goes!," which took its name from one of Mitchell's catchphrases. Coolio even performed the song at his concerts in recent years.
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I know Coolio made a name for himself in the 80s. But as a 90s baby I knew Coolio for the Kenan & Kel theme song. The song was a classic example on how a sitcom TV show & HipHop collaborated in the 90s.
— Cody D. (@codydonair) September 29, 2022
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Thompson remembered Coolio in a few Instagram Story posts. "Wait, now Coolio!!!" he wrote, adding a sad emoji. In the next slide, he included Questlove's tribute, adding, "Damn homie!!! Rest in power!!!"
prevnext'An all-time classic for my generation'
"Awwww...here it goes."
Coolio's theme for 'Kenan and Kel' will be an all-time classic for my generation who grew up watching Nickelodeon.pic.twitter.com/4RE7uTSxCi https://t.co/5FnYEiZwsy
— Ian D (@dixonij) September 29, 2022
Mitchell shared a long tribute, including a clip from Coolio's appearance in an All That "Good Burger" sketch. He said the two only recently spoke on the phone, laughing as they recalled good times. "Last thing you told me when we last spoke a few months ago you told me you loved how I keep things positive and to keep doing that," Mitchell wrote. "I will Coolio and thank you for sharing your light and your talent with us all and thank you for inspiring so many in your lyrics. Be at peace in the hands of our Heavenly Father and pray God comforts your family during this time. Much love bro!!!
prevnext'He was a part of my childhood'
Absolutely gutted about Coolio, for me my favourite of his work was on the Kenan and Kel show! He was part of my childhood 🥺❤️#Coolio #kenanandkel #90sKid
— AngelinaHardyTaylor 💙 (@angelinahardy16) September 29, 2022
"Shout out to Coolio," Thompson told Entertainment Weekly when Kenan & Kel celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2016. "It was the best. He had been on All That before at that point, so we felt like we knew him. That's how you are when you're young, 'Oh yeah, Coolio's my best friend.'"
prevnext'Another legend taken away too soon'
Another legend taken away too soon.
Whether it be the Kenan & Kel theme song, "Gangsta's Paradise", or any other banger, your work will always be appreciated. R.I.P. Coolio pic.twitter.com/kJjmB3E9FP
— Sir Spooky A. 🎃 (@BabyLamb5) September 29, 2022
"That hook, the song still holds up today," Mitchell told EW in 2016. "When I do [comedy] shows I'll play the Kenan & Kel theme song and come out to the stage to that or I've even been in the club and they play it."
prevnext'Iconic and pure legendary'
Coolio was an iconic rapper. I’ll always remember him especially for his delivery of the Kenan and Kel theme song which one of the catchiest theme songs in television history. He also did “Gangsta’s Paradise,” + many more.
We’ll Miss You. Rest In Peace. 😭🙏🏼 #Coolio #RIPCoolio pic.twitter.com/2QF6E0jNBv
— Omid (@OmidIranmanesh) September 29, 2022
"RIP Coolio The Kenan & Kel theme song will always be iconic & pure legendary," one fan wrote.
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