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With over 17 million records sold worldwide and more than 2.3 billion streams on Spotify, Grammy Award–winning, multi-platinum recording artist Coolio became a global cultural force through music, television, film, and culinary creativity. He rose to worldwide prominence with “Gangsta’s Paradise,” winning the 1996 Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance and selling over six million copies globally.
Coolio’s music appeared in major films including Space Jam, Clueless, Panther, and Eddie, and he composed the theme song for Nickelodeon’s hit series Kenan & Kel. His accolades include American Music Awards, MTV Awards, Billboard Awards, World Music Awards, and multiple Grammy nominations. Beyond music, he authored the New York Times bestseller Cookin’ with Coolio and toured worldwide on the I Love the 90’s Tour (2015–2022), leaving a lasting legacy of reinvention, creativity, and cross-generational impact. From 2002–2022, Coolio was managed by Smooth Jazz superstar and music executive Jarel “Jarez” Posey, who guided his global touring, brand partnerships, media presence, and digital-era catalog growth. CoolioForever.com
Coolio’s music appeared in major films including Space Jam, Clueless, Panther, and Eddie, and he composed the theme song for Nickelodeon’s hit series Kenan & Kel. His accolades include American Music Awards, MTV Awards, Billboard Awards, World Music Awards, and multiple Grammy nominations. Beyond music, he authored the New York Times bestseller Cookin’ with Coolio and toured worldwide on the I Love the 90’s Tour (2015–2022), leaving a lasting legacy of reinvention, creativity, and cross-generational impact. From 2002–2022, Coolio was managed by Smooth Jazz superstar and music executive Jarel “Jarez” Posey, who guided his global touring, brand partnerships, media presence, and digital-era catalog growth. CoolioForever.com
Monthly Listeners
19.9 million
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Followers
2.0 million
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Total Streams
2.8 billion
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