Rapper Coolio died On Wednesday at the age of 59, According to TMZ.
Jarez, Coolio’s longtime manager, told the outlet that the rapper was at a friend’s house in Los Angeles.
When he didn’t return after a reasonable time, the friend reportedly called him – but got no answer.
Worried, the friend went into the bathroom and found Coolio — whose real name is Ortiz Leon Ivy Jr. — on the floor. Medical personnel were immediately called.
Coolio was pronounced dead at the scene following a suspected heart attack. However, the official cause of death is still pending.
A representative for Coolio did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
The rapper — who began his career in the ’80s — rose to fame after the release of “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 1995, which was featured in the movie “Dangerous Minds” and earned him a 1996 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance.
His death comes four days later He took to Instagram Many of his fans posted their condolences to post his latest performance in Texas.
“Crazy she posted a week ago and she’s passed,” wrote one loyal fan, with many sharing “rest in peace” in the comments section.
“Rest in heaven,” a second person commented in a recent Instagram post.
He has six children and ex-wife Josefa Salina, whom he married in 1996. The former couple called it quits after four years.
