When Coolio was in this world, he didn't have many regrets and in truth, he was fond about his journey, especially when it came to seeing his kids grow up. "But when I really look back on my life, being really honest about it and now that I've got the chance to travel the world, seeing how a lot of little kids grow up - my life wasn't so bad."Gangsta's Paradise turned out to be his huge career hit, and the rapper managed to forge quite the career in Hollywood as well, starting a trend long before other rap stars of the current era made such a leap. We'll take a look back at his career and what he was working on prior to his passing. In addition, we'll reveal his personal life alongside his partners and children.
Coolio Was Working On New Music Projects Prior To His Passing
Prior to his passing, Coolio was in studio working on something unique and different alongside Irish rockstar, Christy Dignam. According to People, Coolio was excited about the project which began back in July.
He stated, "We've just got into it. We're working on a track. We haven't even started writing any lyrics. The track is being built as we speak. Somewhere within the next four to six weeks we should have something tangible we could work with."
The rap legend had high hopes for his latest work, "It's probably going to be a banger, I would imagine. I don't know if it's going to be dark and deep or if we're going to go clubby and happy — that remains to be seen. I'm more inclined with being dark and deep and still being a banger," he revealed.
Despite the lack of memorable tracks in recent years, Coolio was extremely proud of his past work and that includes Gangsta's Paradise, which reached over one billion views on YouTube. An accomplishment most rappers can only dream of.
Coolio Had Six Children With Four Different Women
On the record, Coolio was married once to Josefa Salinas. The marriage lasted four years during the end of the '90s, from '96 up until 2000. The rapper had ten children with different baby mammas, his kids include Grtis Ivey, Brandi Ivey, Artisha Ivey, Shayne Ivey, Milan Ivey, Jackie Ivey, Darius Ivey, Kate Ivey, Artis Ivey III, Zhaneand Ivey.
Now the exact number of baby mamas doesn't seem to be clear but according to Celebrity Net Worth, the ballpark may have been four, but that number might be even larger.
Coolio still kept a close bond with his children and the same held true for his grandchildren. During his days in quarantine, the rapper revealed alongside Page Six to keeping busy with his grandaughter, using it as a bonding moment.
“As you can see I’m chillin’ with my grandbaby,” Coolio said. “We’ve been getting to know each other.”
“I’ve been doing up the sewing and cooking, and doing stuff around the house,” he said. “Working on my new album, working on some films.”
He kept busy throughout the years and was still in the millions territory prior to his passing.
Coolio Had A Net Worth Of $1.5 Million Prior To His Passing
"Life is too short to not have fun; we are only here for a short time compared to the sun and the moon and all that."
One of the classic quotes from Coolio, who sadly passed away at the age of 59. Although he wasn't as prevalent in the main media during recent years, he still managed to maintain a great net worth of $1.5 million.
Of course, music turned out to be his most profitable venture, but the rapper would also drift towards acting along the way, appearing in projects such as Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Batman & Robin and Space Jam.
According to IMDb, the rapper was also working on other projects prior to his passing, he had just completed Bobcat Moretti, while also filming It Wants Blood 2. Vegas High was another film Coolio got cast in but was in the pre-production phase, as he was set to take on the role of Uncle Ray.
Without a doubt, tributes will be coming in during the upcoming days, given what an impact he's had on the rap scene and on his many fans and family members.
