Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (born August 1, 1963), better known by his stage name Coolio, is a Grammy Award-winning American rapper and actor. He rose to fame in 1995 with the hit single "Gangsta's Paradise," which appeared on the soundtrack for the film Dangerous Minds. Since then, Coolio has continued to record new albums and make television and film appearances.

Coolio has six children but is separated from his wife. He is currently living with the ex-wife of close friend, David Faustino.

In the early morning of June 10, 2008 Coolio was taken into custody after being pulled over by police in Hollywood. He was arrested for an outstanding warrant related to a 2001 suspended license incident and released on $10,000 bail.

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