Coolio family, wife, children, parents, siblings

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), professionally known as Coolio, was a rapper from the United States.

Coolio rose to prominence as a member of the gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle before breaking out as a solo artist in the mid-to-late 1990s with his albums It Takes a Thief (1994), Gangsta’s Paradise (1995), and My Soul  (1997).

He is best known for his Grammy Award-winning hit single “Gangsta’s Paradise,” which was released in 1995, as well as other singles “Fantastic Voyage” (1994), “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)” (1996), and “C U When U Get There” (1997). Coolio began releasing albums independently in 1996 and provided the opening track “Aw, Here It Goes!” for the Nickelodeon television series Kenan & Kel in 1996. He launched the web series Cookin’ with Coolio and a cookbook.

Coolio’s wife and children

Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, was previously married to Josefa Salinas, a radio host, and author, and wrote the Grammy Award-winning song Gangsta’s Paradise in 1995. They married in 1996 and divorced in 2000. Coolio was a single man when he died.

Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, is a rapper, actor, record producer, and chef from the United States. He has three MTV Video Music Awards to his name. Coolio has ten children: Grtis Ivey, Brandi Ivey, Artisha Ivey, Shayne Ivey, Milan Ivey, Jackie Ivey, Darius Ivey, Kate Ivey, Artis Ivey III, and Zhaneand Ivey.

Coolio’s parents and siblings

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, to Artis Leon Ivey Sr. and Jackie Slater. He was raised at Crompton College.

Artis Leon Ivey Jr., better known as Coolio, is the brother of actor and filmmaker Malieek Straughter, who won the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist in 1996.

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