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Coolio was one of the first rappers to balance pop accessibility with gritty, street-level subject matter and language. Yet despite his nods to hardcore, his music was clearly more happy-go-lucky at heart; he shared the West Coast...

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AP - Jun 26, 2009
Rapper Coolio has pleaded guilty in Los Angeles to felony cocaine possession in a deal that requires him to spend 18 months in rehab. District attorney spokeswoman Jane Robison says the 45-year-old rapper... More »
AP - Apr 3, 2009
Rapper Coolio has pleaded not guilty to drug possession and battery charges. The 45-year-old rapper, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey, entered his plea during an arraignment in Los Angeles on Friday... More »
E! Online - Apr 3, 2009
L.A. Superior is definitely not gangsta's paradise. Just ask Coolio, who turned up in court today for arraignment on charges stemming from his March 6 drug bust at Los Angeles International... More »
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