Coolio Net Worth 2023; Income, Real Name, Wife & Biography

Who is Coolio?

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. professionally known as Coolio is a famous rapper, actor, and record producer. Initially, he gained popularity and became a member of the gangsta rap group WC and the Maad Circle. He is also known for his music chart Gangsta’s Paradise and Fantastic Voyage. On September 28, 2022, he was found dead on the bathroom floor of his friend’s house in Los Angeles. At the time of death, Coolio net worth was around $1.5 Million.

Real Name:	Artis Leon Ivey Jr.
Date of birth:	August 1, 1963
Age:	59 years old
Height:	5 Feet 8 Inch
Birthplace:	Monessen, Pennsylvania
Nationality:	American
Wife:	Josefa Salinas
Profession:	Rapper, record producer
Coolio Net Worth 2023:	$1.5 Million
Death:	September 28, 2022

Early Life

On August 1, 1963, Coolio was born, in Monessen, Pennsylvania; he was 59 years old when he died and holds American nationality. His birth name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr.

Coolio’s mother’s name is Jackie Slater and his father’s name is Artis Leon Ivey Sr. his father worked as a carpenter while his mother worked as a factory worker.

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His father left the family when he was just two years old. His mom moved to Compton, California along with Coolio. He was just 8 at the time.

When he was a small kid he was not have dreamed to become a rapper. For education, he joined Harvard University. When he was in elementary school, he was a bright student. He was promoted to seventh grade from fifth.

His mother brooked up with his stepfather at the time. After losing their job she started drinking. He spent ten months in jail. Around 1985, he became addicted to crack cocaine.

Personal Life: Wife, Girlfriend, Dating, Divorce, Kids

Coolio was married to Josefa Salinas. The couple got married in 1996. They shared sis children. The relationship goes to an end after 4 years in 2000. He punched his girlfriend in the face during an argument in 2013. He was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery.

Coolio was discovered unresponsive on a bathroom floor at his friend’s house on September 28, 2022. Eventually, he was pronounced dead by the first responders. His manager stated that the rapper might have suffered a heart attack.

Age, Height, and Weight

In 2023, Coolio is 60 years old. Coolio’s height is 5 feet 8 inches. His weight is 80 kg.

Professional Life

Initially Coolio started his professional career as a rapper. Initially, he recorded music under NuSkool. Sometime later, he joined the MAAD Circle. Along with he released the album in 1991 on the Priority label. The album sold 150,000 copies.

 

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Coolio’s manager sent 4 songs demo tape to Tommy Boy Records in 1993. The company signed him for a single. He was signed for a full album after they heard him in the studio.

In 1994, he released his debut album titled It Takes a Thief. The album was very popular and went to platinum. In 1995, he released a song titled Gangsta’s Paradise. The song was featured in the movie Dangerous Minds. He became one of the most successful rap songs.

For this song, he received Grammy Award. In 1997, he released his third solo album, My Soul. The album includes the major hit song C U When U Get There. In 2004, he appeared as one of the contestants in a German talent show Comeback-Die Grobe Change. In 2009, he appeared in Ultimate Big Brother. He was featured in an episode of the reality show Wife Swap.

Social Media Links

Coolio loves to share his pictures and videos on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. He created the self-titled YouTube channel “Coolio” on Nov 3, 2009, and has 428K subscribers currently the channel has More than 162 million views. Coolio continuously shares his activities on social platforms to engage his fans. He has 275K followers on Instagram. He is a celebrity and is widely followed on social media. Coolio net worth in 2023 is $1.5 Million.

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Coolio Net worth 2023 / Coolio’s Salary / Income

In 2023, Coolio’s net worth is around $1.5 Million. He earns his net worth from his professional musical career. He makes money from the sale of his musical albums, music tours, live performances, royalties from songwriting, and streaming.

He also earns money through brand promotions, endorsements, and sponsorships. Coolio also earns his wealth from his self-titled YouTube channel where more than 428K followers and more than 128 million views.