Coolio

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (born August 1, 1963), known professionally as Coolio, is an American Grammy Award-winning musician, rapper, chef, actor, and record producer. Coolio achieved mainstream success 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 1995 Grammy winning hit single "Gangsta's Paradise", as well as other singles "Fantastic Voyage" (1994), "C U When U Get There" (1997) and "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" (1996). He was also known for rapping the theme song for the late 1990s Nickelodeon series Kenan & Kel. Coolio has since gone on to release albums independently, as well becoming a chef, creating a web series titled Cookin' with Coolio and releasing a cookbook.

Music career

He recorded two singles in 1987, titled "Watch Gonna Do" and "You're Gonna Miss Me". Coolio made connections in the L.A. rap scene, and in 1991, ended up joining the group WC and the Maad Circle, led by rapper WC. He had a few verses on the group's debut album Ain't a Damn Thang Changed, including on the single "Dress Code". The album was regionally successful.

'Coolio' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

The Invasion (2009)

Actors: Laurel Vail (actress), Zaid Abu Hamdan (actor), Earl Baylon (actor), Lou Klein (actor), Disspong Sampattavanich (editor), Disspong Sampattavanich (producer), Disspong Sampattavanich (writer), Disspong Sampattavanich (director), Chris Kostolefsky (actor), Viktor Fun (actor), Fl Che Pacino (composer), Xiangxing (composer), John Kairouz (actor),

Plot: Huai Ren, the master of the white tiger clan wants to eliminate his political enemies. He knows they are blood brothers so he orders his slave ninja to kidnap the wife of the master of snake house, in order to force his the master of snake house and crane house to fight.

Keywords: kung-fu-comedy
Genres: Comedy, Short,
Taglines: Kung Fu comedy

Members Only (2008)

Actors: Jeremiah Thompson (producer), Jeremiah Thompson (actor), Jeremiah Thompson (actor), Josh Brown (editor), Shane Warfe (writer), Josh Brown (director), Shane Warfe (director), Shane Warfe (actor), Josh Brown (producer), Shane Warfe (producer), Josh Brown (writer), Brad Warfe (actor), Brad Warfe (actor), Caleb Rhoads (actor), Josh Knechtly (editor),

Genres: Comedy,

Leui ting jin ging (2000)

Actors: Siu-Ming Lau (actor), Andre Morgan (producer), Paul Chun (actor), Nathan Wang (composer), Coolio (actor), Mark Dacascos (actor), Emilie Maison (miscellaneous crew), Ken Lo (actor), Aaron Kwok (actor), Keung-Kuen Lai (actor), Stanley Tong (miscellaneous crew), Norika Fujiwara (actress), Stanley Tong (writer), Stanley Tong (director), Stanley Tong (producer),

Plot: A young Chinese Security Officer, Darren, is called for Team 808, which fights against the smuggling of drugs and corruption. Noriko, a Japanese Interpol officer, collaborates with Darren for the destruction of a large international drug cartel. At the same time, a senior government officer's daughter is suspected of corruption.

Keywords: extortion, murder, police-officer, police-officer-killed, police-officer-shot, police-officer-shot-in-the-chest, revenge
Genres: Action,
Taglines: Extortion. Murder. Revenge.

Quotes:

Ruby Lin: Coolio Killed My Brother!

Coolio: [after Uncle Ma disapproves of his plan of selling drugs in Leung Chan] So that's it? Just like that, he just shuts us down, just like that?::Tony Lau: Have patience.::Coolio: Have patience? Doctors have patients. And I ain't moving to China.::Tony Lau: It will take just a little time.::Coolio: A little time? Come on, Tony cuz! I've seen that old man manicuring on that little-ass tree he got. Them types of dudes, man, they don't smoke, they don't drink, they don't do nothing! So if you waiting for his ass to check out, you can forget that shit. Matter of fact, he probably gonna outlive the both of us, put together.::Tony Lau: [looks at his uncle, walking into the mansion and then turns back to Coolio] We can 'speed up' the process.

Alex Cheung: [during Norika's interrogation] Jesus Christ, D! You... button up your blouse!::Norika: [seductively] Will it help you?::Alex Cheung: [distracted] Yes... no! [nods to Darren] It helps him!

Coolio Filmography

Play in Full Screen Sleepless with Coolio

2013, role: actor
Play in Full Screen Two Hundred Thousand Dirty

2012, role: actor , character name: Manny
Play in Full Screen Inertia

2012, role: actor , character name: Promotional Trailer
Play in Full Screen Les Anges de la Téléréalité 2 (Miami Dreams)

2011, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen The Lost Archives of Quincy Taylor

2009, role: actor , character name: Archpimp Mac McFreddy
Play in Full Screen Star-ving

2009, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen XM Underground

2008, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Sides

2008, role: actor , character name: The Star
Play in Full Screen Chinaman's Chance: America's Other Slaves

2008, role: actor , character name: Roger
Play in Full Screen Cookin' with Coolio

2008, role: writer
Play in Full Screen Futurama: Bender's Big Score

2007, role: actor , character name: Kwanzabot
Play in Full Screen Sound, Verses, Fury

2007, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Don't Tell My Booker!!!

2007, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Three Days to Vegas

2007, role: actor , character name: The Flow
Play in Full Screen Grad Night

2006, role: actor , character name: Michael Adkins
Play in Full Screen Born 2b Gangsta?

2006, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Love Hollywood Style

2006, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen MOBO Awards 2006

2006, role: actor , character name: Himself - Host
Play in Full Screen Car Cruzin'

2005, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen 25 Strong: The BET Silver Anniversary Special

2005, role: actor , character name: Himself - Performer
Play in Full Screen Pterodactyl

2005, role: actor , character name: Capt. Bergen
Play in Full Screen Ta divna Splitska noc

2004, role: actor , character name: Franky
Play in Full Screen Dracula 3000

2004, role: actor , character name: 187
Play in Full Screen Gang Warz

2004, role: actor , character name: Dunzio Day
Play in Full Screen Comeback - Die große Chance

2004, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Exposed

2003, role: actor , character name: Big Heat
Play in Full Screen Daredevil

2003, role: actor , character name: Dante Jackson
Play in Full Screen Red Water

2003, role: actor , character name: Ice
Play in Full Screen Ravedactyl: Project Evolution

2003, role: actor , character name: Maduzor
Play in Full Screen The Beat

2003, role: actor , character name: Emcee
Play in Full Screen Stealing Candy

2003, role: actor , character name: Brad Vorman
Play in Full Screen Tapped Out

2003, role: actor , character name: Cool
Play in Full Screen Stupidity

2003, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Four Fingers of the Dragon

2003, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Move

2002, role: actor , character name: Dre
Play in Full Screen Media Whore

2002, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Holla

2002, role: actor , character name: Guest
Play in Full Screen Storm Watch

2002, role: actor , character name: Outlaw
Play in Full Screen Outlawz: Worldwide

2002, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Celebrity Boot Camp

2002, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Move

2002, role: actor , character name: Arthur
Play in Full Screen Move

2002, role: actor , character name: Ernest
Play in Full Screen Gang Tapes

2001, role: composer
Play in Full Screen Gangland

2001, role: actor , character name: Officer Harris
Play in Full Screen Get Over It

2001, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Perfume

2001, role: actor , character name: T
Play in Full Screen The Secret History of Rock 'n' Roll with Gene Simmons

2001, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen 100 Greatest Number One Singles

2001, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Leprechaun in the Hood

2000, role: actor , character name: Himself
Play in Full Screen Submerged

2000, role: actor , character name: Jeff Cort

Lyrics list:

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Too Hot

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1-2-3-4 (sumpin' New)

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What Is An Mc

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Sticky Fingers (alternate)

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Street Life By Beenie Man

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Sumpin' New

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The Revolution

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Throwdown 2000

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Fucc Coolio

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U Know Hoo

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Coolio

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Smilin'

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Gangsta's Paradise

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Cruisin'

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A Thing Going On

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Interlude

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Can I Get Down 1X

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Recoup This

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Sticky Fingers

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A Thing Goin On

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Bright As The Sun

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It Takes a Thief.

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Crusin'

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Exercise Yo' Game

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Bring Back Somethin Fo Da Hood

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Can-o-corn

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For My Sistas

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Gangsta Paradise

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Fantastic Voyage

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Fantastic Voyage (timber Mix)

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C U When U Get There

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See You When I Get There

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Mary Jane (I'm In Love With)

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Ugly Bitches

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Shake It Up

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Smokin' Stix

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Highlites: The Collection

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Mama I'm In Love Wit A Gangsta

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Intro

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Knight Fall

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Rollin' With My Homies

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I'm Seein' Bodiez In The Alley & Blood In The Valley

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The Devil Is Dope

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Money (Dollar Bill, Y'all)

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Drama

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I Breaks 'em Off

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Let's Do It

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My Soul

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Ooh La La

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Ghetto Cartoon

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Geto Highlites

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On My Way To Harlem

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Nature Of The Business

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Life?

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Kinda High Kinda Drunk

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It's All The Way Live

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I Remember

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Hit Em

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Hand On My Nutsac

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The Greatest Hits and Remixes

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That's How It Is

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El Cool Magnifico

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Thru The Window

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Too Hot

Everybody listen up 'cause I'm about to give my speak on
Fools be trippin' when it's time to get their freak on
Runnin' round town, puttin' it down
Without no protection, funny erection
When it's time for selection, what's your direction?
Before you make a choice you betta do some inspection
If you don't know my aim and don't know my game
Then let me explain now
Aisha slept wit' Mark and Mark slept wit' Tina
And Tina slept wit' Javier the first time he seen her
Javier slept wit' Loopy and Loopy slept wit' Rob
'Cause he was rollin' on beeds and had a good ass job
Rob slept wit' Lisa who slept wit' Steve and Steve was positive H.I.V.
What started off as a plan ended up in the plot
You betta cool your ass off 'cause it's too damn hot
Oh oh, it's too hot
(Too hot)
Too hot, lady
(Too hot)
Gotta run for shelter, gotta run out for shade
It's too hot
(Too hot)
Too hot, homie
(Too hot)
Gotta make some sense from this mess that we made
You're doin' everything momma told you not to do
Now you're tryin' to walk away 'cause you know it's true
Your sister can't explain and your mother's ashamed
To admit you both had the same last name
I don't have to ask you where you've been
'Cause the matches in your purse say 'Holiday Inn'
A mind is a terrible thing to waste that was the slogan
But now it's '95 and it's 'don't forget the Trojan'
Explained it to her momma before somebody get her got her
Help her to the game with those smooth talkin' niggas
'Love' is the word, so is 'remember' often heard
Latex, safe sex, you better learn to get hip to the facts
Before you be yacko, end up in a box on your back
Sometimes you axed me what you wanted, get what you got
Don't get up in the plot, it's too damn hot
Oh oh, it's too hot
(Too hot)
Too hot, lady
(Too hot)
Gotta run for shelter, gotta run out for shade
It's too hot
(Too hot)
Too hot, homie
(Too hot)
Gotta make some sense from this mess that we made
Another day in the city and know what a pity
Even though we did our duty, things are still lookin' shitty
Everybody in the pack stack tryin' to make some scraps
Walkin' in the rain but they ain't got no hat
Understand how we livin' in the 90's loc
Nuclear waste, cannibalism and pistol smoke
Sex, lies and videotape and rape
Just a little public crime can seal your fate
We need to do something drastic shit, it's gettin' tragic
And if you don't believe me, then go ask Magic
Everybody and their momma preaching abstinence
These kids ain't checking for abster shit
So put a condom in their hand and hope it don't bust
Another victim of the lust, in God, we trust
What started off as a plan ended up in the plot
Water can't cool it off 'cause it's too damn hot
Oh oh, it's too hot
(Too hot)
Too hot, lady
(Too hot)
Gotta run for shelter, gotta run out for shade
It's too hot
(Too hot)
Too hot, homie
(Too hot)
Gotta make some sense from this mess that we made
It's too hot
(Too hot)
Too hot, lady
(Too hot)
Gotta run for shelter, gotta run out for shade
It's too hot
(Too hot)
Too hot, homie
(Too hot)
Gotta make some sense from this mess that we made
Oh oh, it's too hot
(Too hot)
Too hot, lady
(Too hot)
Gotta run for shelter, gotta run out for shade

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Over 100 nude women pose against Donald Trump in Cleveland

Edit The Times of India 18 Jul 2016

CLEVELAND. More than a hundred women stripped and posed naked with mirrors in Cleveland, answering a photographer's call to blend art with politics and portray Donald Trump as unfit for the White House ... "He is a loser," photographer Spencer Tunick told AFP after the sunrise shoot in which 130 women took part. One hundred of them will be featured in the picture to be unveiled shortly before the November 8 election ... RELATED....

photo: AP / Emrah Gurel

A woman waves Turkish flags during a rally against the attempted coup in Taksim Square in Istanbul, protesting against the attempted coup, Monday, July 18, 2016.

Tensions with West rise as Turkey continues purge

Edit The Jakarta Post 19 Jul 2016

The purging of thousands of alleged plotters of a failed coup raised tensions Monday between Turkey and the West, with US and European officials urging restraint, while Ankara insisted that Washington extradite an exile accused of orchestrating the plot ... Ozturk, who has denied involvement and insisted he had tried to suppress the rebellion, appeared in video from Turkish TV looking bruised with a bandage over his ear ... ___ ... ....

photo: Creative Commons / JohnED76

File - A Trident Vanguard class ballistic missile submarine leaving its base in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland.

MPs Overwhelmingly Back Renewal of UK's Trident Nuclear Weapons System

Edit WorldNews.com 18 Jul 2016

MPs, by an overwhelming 472 to 117 vote, backed the renewal of the UK’s Trident nuclear weapons system in Parliament, BBC News reported Monday.The vote approves the construction of four replacement submarines at an estimated cost of £31bn ... "Nuclear weapons are here, they are not going to disappear," he said. "It is the role of government to make sure we can defend ourselves against them."....

photo: AP / Emilio Morenatti

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan leaves the mosque after attending a funeral for people killed Friday while protesting against the attempted coup against Turkey's government, in Istanbul, Sunday, July 17, 2016. Rather than toppling Turkey's strongman president, a failed military coup appears to have bolstered Erdogan's immediate grip on power and boosted his popularity.

President Erdogan: Ready to reinstate the death penalty

Edit Al Jazeera 19 Jul 2016

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he's ready to reinstate the death penalty if the Turkish people demand it and parliament approves the necessary legislation. Erdogan spoke early Tuesday to hundreds of supporters outside his Istanbul residence who were chanting for Turkey to restore capital punishment following the failed coup ... Parliament is expected to meet on Wednesday to discuss the issue ... Turkey ... Source ... ....

photo: AP Photo/John Minchillo

Tumultuous First Night of the RNC in Cleveland Contains Jeers and Cheers

Edit WorldNews.com 19 Jul 2016

After the opening of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio where anti-Trump delegates were overruled and the rules passed without a state-by-state roll call, the rest of the night carried on calling out Hillary Clinton, emphasizing the need for a higher national security, and a speech by Melania Trump highlighting some of the more humanistic portions of Trump's personality according to The Associated Press ... ... ....

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Kenan & Kel Still Has The Best Opening Two Decades Later

Edit Seattle Post-Intelligence 15 Jul 2016

[...] just like that, Coolio went from the man that gave us "Gangsta's Paradise" to the man that rapped the fictional lives of Nick's first dynamic ......

A Kenan & Kel sequel show could be on its way

Edit NME 15 Jul 2016

Nickelodeon show Kenan & Kel could be getting a sequel, after star Kenan Thompson backs the plan for its return. This year, the show is celebrating it's 20th anniversary ... "I miss and love those guys, it was awesome times," he said ... Kenan & Kel boasts 62 episodes and one TV movie, with an iconic theme song performed by Coolio ... ....

Derek Jeter weds Hannah Davis; Chewbacca mom sings; Omarion, Apryl split: AM Buzz

Edit Syracuse 11 Jul 2016

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter married Hannah Davis over the weekend in Napa Valley, California ... It's the first marriage for both. » See photos and read more at the Daily Mail ... the end." ... Hollywood." ... The new series debuted Thursday night, featuring performances of 1995-2000 hits by Coolio (with CeeLo Green), Jewel (with Tori Kelly), Backstreet Boys (with Meghan Trainor) and LL Cool J (with Wiz Khalifa) ... More Buzz . ... ....

The Walkmen: UFC Fight Night ‘Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez’

Edit Sherdog 09 Jul 2016

The musical talents of Weird Al Yankovic, Motorhead and Coolio were all on display on Thursday in Las Vegas ... ....

Hanson Strips Down 'MMMBop,' Meghan Trainor & Backstreet Boys Duet on 'Greatest Hits'

Edit Billboard 08 Jul 2016

 . Meghan Trainor's bucket list got a lot shorter on the episode as well ... Exclusive ... Thursday's throwback ep also featured duet performances of hits from 1995-2000 with Coolio and CeeLo Green, Jewel and Tori Kelly, LL Cool J and Wiz Khalifa, as well as John Legend covering Lauryn Hill . ....

Thursday on TV: Well, at least there's some original programming

Edit The Salt Lake Tribune 07 Jul 2016

It’s not a great night for TV, but there is some original programming. • “BattleBots” (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4). The qualifying round concludes. • NBA Summer League (7 p.m., NBATV). Utah Jazz vs. Philadelphia 76ers • “Big Brother” (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2). Another houseguest is evicted. • “Greatest Hits” (8 p.m., ABC/Ch/ 4). Performers include the Backstreet Boys and Meghan Trainor; Coolio and CeeLo Green; Jewel and Tori Kelly; and Hanson. • “Spartan ... 5) ... ....

What to Watch Thursday: J.B. Smoove gets coffee with Jerry Seinfeld

Edit Entertainment Weekly 07 Jul 2016

Your daily guide to the most interesting stuff happening on TV and streaming ... Crackle ... Tonight’s episode features the Backstreet Boys, Meghan Trainor, John Legend, Jewel, Tori Kelly, CeeLo Green, Coolio, LL COOL J, and Wiz Khalifa collaborating on songs from the musical era of 1995 to 2000 ... ....

The Backstreet Boys Are Back In Clips From ‘Greatest Hits’

Edit Hollywood 06 Jul 2016

 . ‘Greatest Hits’ is ABC’s look at popular music throughout the decades ... . Backstreet Boys & Meghan Trainor – “I Want It That Way”. Coolio & Cee-Lo Green – “Gangsta’s Paradise” ... Hanson – “Mmbop” ... CLIPS ... ....

Six Acts Who Need to Be On ABC's 'Greatest Hits'

Edit Houston Press 06 Jul 2016

A A. Facebook-. Twitter -. More shares recommend reddit email -. -. The American Broadcasting Company, better known as ABC, has lately delved into all things past with great relish ... Contemporary acts are added to the mix to attract the young end of the TV demographic. For instance, this week's show features Backstreet Boys, Coolio, Jewel and LL Cool J collaborating with today’s stars like Meghan Trainor and Tori Kelly ... Contact ... Follow ... ....

Arsenio Hall hosting 'Greatest Hits' on ABC

Edit The Miami Herald 05 Jul 2016

LOS ANGELES - Everybody talks about it, but nobody does anything about it. Until now ... Highlighting 1995 to 2000 on Thursday will be LL Cool J, Hanson, John Legend and Coolio, representing a period that saw the rise of rap, hip-hop and new rock. July 14 will offer up Kenny Loggins, Bret Michaels, Foreigner and Nate Ruess, Miguel, Grace Potter, Wilson Phillips, and their bullet-risers from 1985-90 ... Keith Urban ... I've been No ... He never did....

Comment on Battlefield 1’s Lack of Women and You: Does It Actually Matter? by TARGA7W

Edit TechRaptor 02 Jul 2016

But, ceding that competitive advantage to enemy soldiers is coolio? ... ....

What to Watch Wednesday: Barely Famous is fully funny

Edit Entertainment Weekly 29 Jun 2016

Your daily guide to the most interesting stuff happening on TV and streaming ... Barely Famous ... But if you ask me, the best are the punny titles — the first of two episodes tonight is called “Too Coolio for Schoolio,” while the second is named “Party On, Jennie Garth.” Now, if we only knew which celebrities will be on the episodes… ... ....

ABC's summer of nostalgic pop fun: 'Greatest Hits' tackles musical eras with a fresh spin on the singing genre

Edit The Miami Herald 28 Jun 2016

For anyone who has ever watched the Grammys, the scene onstage was familiar. While the hit song being performed was recognizable, the artists were polar opposites, each from a different genre and era ... A breadth of contemporary artists and heritage acts representing numerous genres will appear on the series, including Cee Lo Green, Coolio, Foreigner, Miguel, Pitbull, En Vogue, REO Speedwagon, Chicago, Hanson and Wilson Phillips ... 4 ... Where....

Coolio

Music career

'Coolio' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

The Invasion (2009)

Members Only (2008)

Leui ting jin ging (2000)

Quotes:

Coolio Filmography

Coolio

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Too Hot

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