Coolio Dead At 59

Coolio, who rose to fame in the ’90s with hits like “Gangsta’s Paradise” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died.

His friend and longtime manager, Jarez Posey, confirmed to TMZ that the rapper passed away in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon. He was 59.

According to TMZ, Coolio was visiting a friend when he went to the bathroom and didn’t come out. His friend grew concerned and went to check on him, only to find Coolio laying on the floor.

The friend called EMTs, who arrived and pronounced Coolio dead on the scene. Paramedics suspect he suffered cardiac arrest, but an official cause of death has not been determined.

Police have opened an investigation into his death. There does not appear to be signs of foul play, but the coroner will make a final determination following an autopsy.