| First Name | Coolio |
| Full Name at Birth | Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. |
| Age | 48 |
| Date of Birth | August 1, 1963 |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, CA |
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | American |
| University | Compton Community College |
| Occupation Category | Musician |
| Music Genre | Pop, Rap |
| Music Style | West Coast Rap, Pop-Rap, Party Rap |
| Music Mood | Witty, Brash, Rousing, Freewheeling, Party/Celebratory, Confident, Boisterous, Energetic, Summery, Irreverent, Searching, Eerie, Playful, Ominous, Aggressive, Silly, Street-Smart |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Artis Leon Ivey, Jr. (born August 1, 1963), better known by the stage name Coolio, is an American rapper, musician and actor. He became famous during 1994 with his debut single "Fantastic Voyage", and later during 1995 with the successful single "Gangsta's Paradise", which was part of the soundtrack for the film Dangerous Minds.
Selected Coolio film and TV show credits: