Coolio

Coolio (born Artis Ivey, Jr. on August 1, 1963) is an American rapper best known for the song "Gangsta's Paradise" from the Dangerous Minds soundtrack.

Awards

• 1994 : MTV Video Music Award Nomination for Best Rap Video. "Fantastic Voyage"
• 1995 : Grammy Award Nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance. "Fantastic Voyage"
• 1995 : Billboard Music Award Win for Top Hot 100 Single Sales Single of the Year. "Gangsta's Paradise"
• 1995 : Billboard Music Award Win for Top Hot 100 Single of the Year. "Gangsta's Paradise"
• 1996 : American Music Award Win for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist.
• 1996 : Grammy Award Win for Best Rap Solo Performance. "Gangsta's Paradise"
• 1996 : Grammy Award Nomination for Record of the Year. "Gangsta's Paradise"
• 1996 : MTV Video Music Award Win for Best Rap Video. "Gangsta's Paradise"
• 1996 : MTV Video Music Award Win for Best Video from a Film . "Gangsta's Paradise"
• 1996 : MTV Video Music Award Win for Best Dance Video. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)")
• 1996 : MTV Video Music Award Nomination for Best Male Video. "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)")
• 1998 : Grammy Award Nomination for Best Rap Performance. "C U When U Get There"