Coolio Net Worth in 2021

You may know the renowned rapper as Coolio but he was born with the name Artis Leon Ivey Jr. He was born in Compton, Los Angeles, on August 1, 1963. Fun fact, his birth year is called the Year of Rabbit in the Chinese calendar. 

Coolio is known for rapping, acting, producing, and even cooking. This multi-talented artist sold more than 17 million records all over the world.

He is best known for his song “Gangsta’s Paradise” which landed him a Grammy in 1995 too. 

Coolio Net Worth and Overview

Net Worth	$100,000
Date of Birth	August 1, 1963
Age	57 years old
Height	5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m)
Source of Wealth	Rapper
Country of Origin	Compton, Los Angeles, California, USA
Last Updated	February 2021

Early Life

Artis Leon Ivey Jr., known as Coolio, is a man of multiple talents. He is not only a rapper but also an actor, record producer, and chef. He’s currently 57 years old.

Coolio’s success peaked after the mid-1990s with two of his albums. He released two failed songs that connected him with WC and Maad Circle. His song “Fantastic Voyage” made it to Billboard’s Top #3. 

He didn’t come from a wealthy family. His father was a carpenter and his mother was a factory worker. They were called Artis Leon Ivey Sr and Jacki Slater. They divorced when Coolio was just eleven. 

Coolio joined a street gang called Baby Crips while he was at school. He was a right menace. He attended Compton Community College later. Artis Jr. married Josefa Salinas on May 18 in the year 1996. They split four years later. 

Artis has ten children. He has twin daughters called Shayne and Kate. The others are called Artisha, Artis, Brandi, Darius, Grtis, Jackie, Milan, and Zhaneand. 

Career

Coolio marked the start of his rapping career with the two singles called “Watcha Gonna Do” and “You’re Gonna Miss Me.” This took place in 1987. Neither of the two songs brought him to the limelight. 

He also joined the “WC Band and Madd Circle” but that didn’t help either. He was still a struggling underdog. That didn’t curb his enthusiasm though. He prevailed. He sold two other singles in the year 1994. 

These were his breakthrough songs. They were called “It Takes a Thief” and “Fantastic Voyage.” This earned a place on Billboard’s Hot 100. It was critically acclaimed and a fan favorite. 

“It Takes a Thief” and “C U When U Get There” were two of the highest-grossing albums of that time. He also rapped the theme song for the Nickelodeon series Kenan & Kel. 

Coolio has released several independent albums since. He has also created a web series dedicated to cooking. It’s called “Cookin’ with Coolio” and garner a fair bit of attention. Our resident rapper released a cookbook too!

He was featured in the “Dangerous Minds” movie too. His song “Gangsta’s Paradise” was featured there. This helped him get the spotlight because the movie gained international attention.  

He used this opportunity to release another album. This helped him receive new contracts. He even gave a voice-over in the songs “Hit em High” and “It’s All The Way Live.” 

Highlights and Achievements

Coolio received multiple awards and nominations since his singing career began. His songs were featured in Billboard’s Top 100. He also received an award for Best Rap Solo Performance. He got it in the Grammy Awards. 

He also got an award for Best Video from a film. This took place at the MTV Video Music Awards. He had received many other accolades including one in the American Music Award. 

Age, Height, and Weight

Coolio was born on August 1, 1963. As of today, he is 57 years old. He is five feet and eight inches tall. He weighs 154 lbs or 70 kgs. 

Personal Life

Coolio is currently not in a relationship. He once was with Toral Patel. He was said to be involved with several women but none of them were publicized. Among those relationships, Coolio had six children. 

He takes care of them but is not attached to their mothers. He has ten children in total. They are named Artisha, Artis, Brandi, Darius, Grtis, Jackie, Kate, Milan, Shayne, and Zhaneand. 

Coolio’s real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr. His ethnicity is Afro-American. He abides by a few interesting ideologies. He always claims to not do things that people expect. 

His first album “It Takes a Thief” set the mark for his content. People were anticipating what was coming in “Gangsta’s Paradise.” The album is not only humorous but uniquely addresses some social issues. 

Things that were commonly address included violent gangster rap and activities in the 90s. Coolio always did things unconventionally. There is always an unexpected twist. 

His music stood out from others because it was uncommon. He didn’t follow the generic path everyone else was practicing. His unique perspective helped him shine. 

Criticism

Coolio was sentenced to probation for six months from a court in Stuttgart in 1998. He was also fined $17,000 after he was convicted of being an associate to robbery. He caused bodily harm in this crime. 

Coolio and members of his crew were arrested once again on September 17, 2016. They carried a loaded firearm inside the Los Angeles International Airport. They were immediately accosted by TSA at a security checkpoint. 

His bodyguard wanted to take the blame. Some witnesses stated otherwise. Coolio was the owner himself. He was played on a 3-year probation for this. He had to serve 45 days of community service too. 

Another incident to take note of took place in 2017. Coolio couldn’t enter Singapore upon landing at the Change International Airport.

No comment was made from the authorities. They claimed it was a confidential issue. 

Coolio Net Worth in 2021

It’s difficult to estimate Coolio’s net worth because of his unpredictable and versatile spending habits.

The American rapper now has a net worth of $100,000. That’s roughly €93,000 or £81,000. Most of his income comes from his rapping career.

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