Coolio "Gangsta's Paradise" 09/05/95 - "Late Night With Conan O'Brien"

Coolio performs a song off of the soundtrack to the film "Dangerous Minds."
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[@rebekah_meeker]

This right here. This just shows his ability to give a full performance with the bare minimum. No fancy lights, no fancy voice modulations, no backup dancers. Just his writing/rapping, crisp vocals behind him, and a simple but catchy backing track. RIP Coolio. ❤

[@starcrib]

Absolutely- clean/ clear/ cosmic 🌿🌎🌏🌍🌿

[@MichelLinschoten]

Tbh it almost feels like a lip sync

[@hahaha6780]

@@MichelLinschoten no way, it's sounds a lot different from the recording

[@aaronking1682]

The parts except the verses are all lip synced

[@hahaha6780]

@@aaronking1682 how can you tell?

[@Xavierpng]

100% one of the most iconic performances of one of the most iconic songs ever. RIP man. Taken too soon.

[@awastimahindra965]

Xavier in house😂😂😂

[@Himakashyup122]

Hello Xavier bhaiya 👀

[@alexandrefreitas3620]

hello Xavier Love From Brasil!!

[@rivabenzikri77]

Way too soon.❤

[@questguidetv5050]

Omg.. This is the best comment you did bro

[@OSMAND95]

“Tell me why are we so blind to see that the ones we hurt are you and me”🎤best line R.I.P Coolio

[@Jandee25]

Who's listening this 2024?🙌

[@ztharnt]

Tu hermana!

[@Andiecottrell-lr8dv]

Mee

[@Andiecottrell-lr8dv]

An amazing performance truly

[@user-tz8he8rj9t]

Me tu❤

[@benothmenamine865]

yessssss..❤oulways listenin 2060👊👊💪🤜🎉🎉🎉🎉😘😍💞💝💘❤

[@bruceallen3131]

Just watched this in July 2023 and It's still one of the best live on are performances I've ever seen.

[@vallqnt]

agreed!

[@BaoThai-iy2zq]

it always be

[@bochatube]

Well... live but lypsinc And probably wasnt even live but pre-recorded Amazing anyways but... it is what it is

[@rivabenzikri77]

Yup yup

[@sdgamer1969]

september actually

[@DHAIVAT-ALLCAPSWHENSPELLED]

The chorus has to be one of the most powerful that ever been made in entire music industry, straight goosebumps! Rest well Coolio!

[@bromarvids5186]

It's a Stevie wonder song. It's fantastic. But this really brings it to life.

[@latmaniussef]

LV Baby! 🤷‍♂

[@davidethridge5748]

This is actually a voicing of the infamous Mellotron

[@joedutkiewicz1187]

And the guy singing the hook did a wonderful job

[@rivabenzikri77]

​@@joedutkiewicz1187 what does it mean the hook

[@bhperfig349]

everybody always talkin bout coolio i never see people talking about L.V.'s voice. beautiful.

[@leotibennett6671]

L.V. does have a beautiful voice. His vocals ad so much.

[@garyheuschkel5929]

Man shows some soul.

[@captainamerica5802]

Anybody listen 2024❤️?

[@fernandocesar6248]

Ohh man , brazil ❤

[@martaalasa]

Hola buenos días desde Argentina 🇦🇷. Yo estoy escuchando hoy, 04/05/2024. Saludos cordiales.

[@user-zl8ox4qc8l]

Так 2024

[@user-wb7vr3eq7b]

Привет из Казахстана!

[@SONNYDAKAR]

Me

[@Maykon.Sharon]

The power of the vocal sound of L.V. always impressed me.

[@devinjames8007]

Me too

[@pasandesilva2295]

What a voice ❤

[@EnamulShanto]

Really, L.V sang the chorus with so much intense

[@akashrajan2124]

Me too

[@freddiemaruf1215]

Powerful voice❤

[@BSJ-Unparalleled]

This is what rappers today should aspire to be like. No auto tune, just pure talent.

[@tanx5259]

Today's rappers = auto tune.

[@beethoven8256]

Rappers today can’t even rap without auto tune and most of them are mumble raps.

[@smugwise]

And no abusive words

[@olegoks6259]

@@smugwiseCoolio does swear in some of his songs.

[@smugwise]

@@olegoks6259 ikr but not in this one, which makes it a masterpiece.

[@Chris_Cross-pf3dp]

Whenever I think of old school rap, this very song is the first one that comes to mind. RIP Coolio & thank you for this classic!

[@jarjeestariq8561]

this song ALWAYS gives me goosebumps. such a timeless masterpiece with such a strong message.

[@multidimensionaltreefairy]

one of the best live performances i’ve ever seen in my entire life. absolutely incredible.

[@sethdelanoy2856]

fur reel MT

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Yep, they took the track all the way to a work of art, with the production here. It's flawless, for what it is.

[@josemarinnarro112]

Lo cantan igual que en el vídeo oficial hasta creo que incluso es mejor que en la grabación

[@nevillecharlton8260]

They're lip-syncing though 😂

[@sanaystudios4829]

this. its just incredible.

[@sidyadav7157]

" Tell me why are we so blind to see, that the one's we hurt are you and me "..... This line hits different... Everytime right in the feels.. Rip coolio.

[@user-gi9lw8ph5k]

A wonderful line

[@novesegundos7165]

"Tell me why are we so blind to see" alson him using glasses

[@jeansmith2248]

Yes!!! Why are we hurting one another???

[@donaldduck2139]

the end. . . "aint no gangsters living in paradise". . . now that's saying something

[@vetgirl71]

Rest in Heaven Coolio! ❤️🙏🏾

[@foto21]

LV had an amazing voice. I hope he had more big songs in his career. Dude can sing.

[@jupoga96]

This performance is timeless

[@gemstar3824]

A lot of younger kids may not understand the impact this song had. On top of this being a huge hit, it carried a strong message. Sad that he's gone, but Coolio will always be remembered in Hip Hop.

[@daixer3156]

He was the father that I never had. Only that he was in the kitchen and I was making lies for him to sign my pink slip for the next day of school. Hahaha

[@khosroyavari8914]

I found out he passed away only after reading this comment. Damn.

[@FOOJFOOJIYAMA]

How can they understand? they're just kids.

[@dwaynedibley997]

What’s a pink slip

[@daixer3156]

@@dwaynedibley997 when you get in trouble in elementary. They would send you with a pink slip to have your parents sign to know that you got in trouble that day.

[@raineheartily3875]

Love the fact that Coolie is very much naturally willing to share the stage. He step aside when LV sings, stay in the side and even pointing to the singing choir.

[@eastcoastmostwanted710]

He had respect

[@ricardosilas4070]

Pura verdade 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@pinamia1]

Gentleman. RIP

[@grownboyy4741]

notice he introduced the choir and LV first before starting .. cool as hell

[@notbrianbradley]

He even sits down after his last verse for a while and works off of LV (with a little distance-based shuffle dance, for lack of a better phrase) while rapping.

[@StanleyPierre-zc8jk]

2:58 that look in his eye. He was a crazy man. Crazy about his art. Crazy about his delivery. Crazy about his passion for music.

[@A-cd3zl]

Отбиваясь по сей день

[@user-ze1gi3ud4o]

2024 this song still💯💯💯💯

[@xx90xx347]

I gotta say, this is probably one of the best songs in the world. What an amazing song that Coolio made. Rest in Peace Coolio

[@goodburger1114]

Not in the world 😂

[@worldincredibletv2846]

​@@goodburger1114read to understand 😂

[@rickybobby7775]

​@@goodburger1114what's the best song in the world? In your opinion

[@amiralitoghanian7188]

rip coolio

[@mhoroky]

One of the best songs in the world? LOL. Clearly you think Rap and Hip Hop are the only types of music out there.

[@tbonetone5263]

This is a masterpiece. On so many levels. The quality of the lyrical content, the story he is telling, the message, and all being delivered with such heart and conviction. The dynamism between the rap, singing, and the choir is magic. All wrapped up with an incredible and ingenious sample from one of the best musicians the world has ever seen. An absolute master work.

[@dangerusscurvs4709]

Best comment .. so true!!

[@theresajames1773]

When you understand the content in the music you will understand the music

[@2uitdoesntmatter]

@@theresajames1773 what does that even mean?

[@akshayhere]

@@theresajames1773 this sentence doesn't have any meaning

[@TerryFGM]

@@theresajames1773 im 14 and this is deep

[@user-ob9lx5jw8d]

Спасибо тебе Кулио за эту прекрасную песню, покойся с миром!!! Спасибо LV за душевное исполнение

[@djjcv2809]

Estos si son verdaderos cantantes sin necesidad del auto-tune Buenos show en vivo.

[@youdontcare1872]

this is insane,they all sound live exactly like they sound in the studio...RIP to the legend Coolio!!

[@jamesgarner2103]

was gonna say, the vocal performance was perfect. bravo! how did he even come up with this triple combo? it's so well done.

[@Vtsrl]

Coolio will be the legend of rappers

[@Kru_to]

@@Vtsrlон уже стал. покойся с миром Coolio

[@Lordsheva80]

Because they are in playback?

[@RobTheMiner]

Believe it or not, all musicians used to have real talent. I know it’s hard to believe today.

[@Sevenfeet0]

People forget that the song itself was a decent hit for Stevie Wonder in the 70s but Coolio's performance and new title & lyrics made it a MONSTER hit. RIP Coolio.

[@spartanthorn4784]

what song is that

[@mikenorthcott8724]

@@spartanthorn4784 Pastime Paradise

[@jason5409]

People don't forget that. They never knew.

[@tobenamed9424]

Never ever heard of it until now thanks!

[@julieclifford7698]

@@tobenamed9424 ❤️❤️

[@HectorGonzalez-ws6bw]

“Coolio” marcó un parteaguas en la escena musical . El es , fue y seguirá siendo un absoluto Crack !!!

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

One of the best songs ever written. Just works on every level. Still sounds fresh in 2024. RIP Coolio.

[@ianmasters9956]

RIP Coolio. I'm not a hip hop dude but this song - the dynamic - the beautiful chorus vocals and the hard hitting verse lyrics. Banger.

[@ducatarina8310]

and Melody

[@doradennis2409]

I bet the choir in Heaven sang like this

[@jenny4204]

That statement sums it up This Granny adored Coolio Jenny Guernsey 🇬🇬 ♥

[@sonialuz67]

Same here, RIP Coolio

[@lukashanko90]

It is not hiphop

[@luza8154]

Their voices gives me the chills , and what a performer

[@Mellow888Mood]

Even live he was having a great performance... damn...

[@sayanneogy3079]

The way Coolio fell to his knees and LV rests his hand upon Coolio's shoulders... Absolutely Legendary!

[@prettypink18s]

Im crying like i’m a proud mom ! Those boys were amazing !!!! Amazing kids beautiful voices ! RIP

[@jeansmith2248]

I agree.

[@dilrubaakkaya486]

just as ı was crying listenning to this

[@user-yd3xv5cq7h]

Foi o gênio, fica a obra. Descanse em paz, Coolio!

[@bettypr68]

Wow! Amazing ...it sounds just the same as recorded...left this world so soon ...RIP

[@quigs1979]

Damn. What a performance. Late Night was so underground.

[@DilBriJake]

@@yourturn777 I would listen to Wolfman Jack when my older brother would be listening to him. Are we showing our ages? 😜

[@williamthompson5504]

This performance is canned (fake). The “New York Boys Choir” doesn’t exist. Plus you can tell they’re faking it

[@mastera7x]

No slurs.. clean rap.. thats The Legend over there. 🙏

[@s.f.x.r]

You can thank Stevie Wonder for the clean lyrics.

[@2007boys]

Actually Coolio wrote the lyrics with curse words but Stevie wonder refused to give rights of music tracks & asked Coolio to write a version with no curse words

[@jaredatanacio7375]

@@2007boys is the version with curse words leaked or nah?

[@dibyajyotimohanty6138]

LEGEND NEVER DIE

[@megandrynan6080]

Such a powerful beautiful song. ❤

[@peteyv]

It blows my mind how this live performance sounds exactly like the recorded version of the song. Fuckin props to Coolio

[@beccas2065]

It’s one of the best ever!!

[@Vishal_Raghuwanshii]

​@@juliansandler4569lol

[@TechnoFreak-IN]

it is not lol @@juliansandler4569

[@sydsknees]

@@juliansandler4569no you can hear the difference in the way he’s singing it. L.V. Doesn’t sing a pitch up in the last “you and me” in the recorded version.

[@Senriam]

@@juliansandler4569the only added tracks are the harmonies on the chorus vocalist

[@ROAD251]

RIP GANGSTER, U NEVER DIE

[@basavam6537]

Who will listen this in 2025 also❤

[@light_reason3577]

You know you comment gets registered with time and date right? 👤

[@fastburntv1843]

No autotune... No lipsync... Pure fvckin talent 💯

[@ochoaochoa6457]

Le dice quita a Eminem

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

If you really think that’s all live with zero effects,you have a lot to learn.

[@fastburntv1843]

@@sarcasticallyrearranged did i say zero effects.? Before i learn a lot, you must also learn 1st reading comprehension 😉

[@cetabrabo69]

​@@sarcasticallyrearrangedvc é apenas um sapo no fundo do poço cala a boca

[@bochatube]

But there was lipsync... and there was auto-tune And wasnt even live but pre-recorded Amazing anyways, gave me chills

[@qacdata]

This has to be the best live performance of this song...is amazing.

[@daixer3156]

Those kids are totally faking it. Non are harmonious and non are sync.

[@dootscoot1324]

No. The performance in 1995 with Stevie wonder with them is way better.

[@PeterD75]

Best live performance of this song was at Howard Stern's Show...

[@cz941]

This is 100% lip-synch, but nevertheless a great song

[@AbA-bi5dz]

@qacdata This author just proved a scientific theory of subjectivity. 🤣❤️🤣

[@jaxwastaken6736]

BEAUTIFUL

[@shauncarter628]

Top shelf. All the more chilling with kids doing the backing vocals. Never gets old.

[@Daybird_]

The choir kicking in gives me chills every time GOD I love live music

[@MarvelvsDCU731]

I ❤ this song ❣️

[@davinfriggstad]

Same

[@davinfriggstad]

​@@MarvelvsDCU731same

[@AnimalBlundetto]

@@davinfriggstadHi

[@mxt77]

The way L.V. moves at 2:22 is so satisfying

[@aakashanshu5127]

Yeah... he got the swag

[@Juju_Newton]

Fr🔥🔥🔥

[@thalesmuniz1]

02:19 esse peido rs

[@lc_subho_official_yt]

The bass at the background 😈🔥

[@ngorancharlienguetta4342]

Love this song so much

[@ur2moon]

You'll never know why I got so many likes 😄😄😄

[@gazw9595]

No ghost writers

[@JanaDPR]

Gangstars paradise

[@rahulkrishnaojha]

800 likes and 2 comments Let me change that

[@TheNoid211]

@@SomeoneHuman they did that a lot in 90’s music don’t trip 😂

[@marufhossain5272]

thats golden age of song

[@feliperiani6751]

No Autotune No Mumbling just 100% Gangsta

[@aaronnorman9755]

Pure paradise

[@mahmudasheik6437]

Hearing this song makes me super happy

[@kingkong2415]

LV has a voice…..daaaaaaaamn 👏🏻 RIP coolio

[@gantipavankumar7698]

1:11 masterpiece 🔥

[@jerryrasalam439]

😁

[@MarriedCox68]

I saw Coolio on a talkshow some years back and seen he had a advocate group that helped fathers get visitations to their children, from there I looked into his music and became a fan instantly, seemed like a true man, Rip Coolio.

[@daixer3156]

So what happened after? Why did you give up? He had sooo many years ahead of him. Him and his New York Choir boyz were to take over the world mate!

[@jasonito23]

@@daixer3156 You can only last so long in the music industry. No one during Coolio´s time is still at the top.

[@mfar3016]

Wow! I didn’t know that about him. As an adult victim of parental alienation, I know how important that is. Respect.

[@cromulom2223]

@@jasonito23 cept maybe Eminem, but he was more 2000's

[@jasonito23]

Eminem is not still topping charts with hits. Look up the top 25 hip hop songs of 2022. Eminem is not on that list.

[@AndresLeon-zz5qv]

Este es un TEMAZO, es tan increible como te hace sentir, es magico. El coro es espectagualr.

[@Skibidi720]

My tucking favorite song, ever, like de zlud writes for the mofeta, so hilarious,

[@-b-hc-7499]

1:22 Even the cameraman was shocked to see an Indian in a supposed to be all-black group. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vanarqwq3660]

I am Indian and I am shocked seeing him there

[@gn6969]

Who's it?

[@litoranu]

@@vanarqwq3660ele disse indígena. E não indiano amigo. 😂

[@loumon22]

I'm not a rap fan, but always felt moved by this song. RIP Coolio 🖤🇵🇷

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

🇵🇷✌️💪 RIP

[@helenaville5939]

Same here.

[@JooshWii]

Same here brother

[@loumon22]

@@JooshWii ...Sister 🙌

[@user-xy6ey7fc6f]

That's what real music can do, doesnt matter what genre

[@izabellearmin5778]

The vibe, the outfits, the guys

[@simoncardie9371]

Just brilliant. And that is the coolest choir I've ever seen. Perfect.

[@caroline-wj1ce]

What a performance. I got chills

[@awakeningwithannie]

Saaaame.

[@daniellegomescardim8477]

Same here

[@ardentfanofastronomyastrop2649]

Yeah better than the singers who use auto tunes like Taylor Swift, Beyonce whose fans are comparing these wh**es with Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo and even think that they are greater than the legends like Aerosmith, Coolio.

[@MarvelousGames07]

RIP Coolio 🙏 Such a talent, back when hip hop was in its prime. These so called rap artists from the new generation can never touch this.

[@daixer3156]

At least he made it to see 20-foe!

[@lesegomabiletsa6458]

When did he die??

[@JoseBenitez-uf7sf]

@@lesegomabiletsa6458 Se fué el 28 Sep.

[@blackcrow0079]

👍 They could "NEVA!!"

[@user-gi9lw8ph5k]

Unfortunately at 28 September 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@sakuravx2537]

Rest in Peace Coolio.. L.V deserves more attention. This song is the only song that I can never be bored of. I know many types of songs of all kinds, but this one is really something different, it's the only song that will never go out of my mind!

[@Alcapone3176]

This song actually spoke against the gangster lifestyle. RIP Coolio.

[@phillybeccio2782]

Me and your mom live the gangster lifestyle

[@sak1499]

Na na this song was saying both Coolio was speaking for the gang culture like how conditions made people join it and then it was impossible to escape At the other hand LV was speaking against it in his parts These types of songs always get me Overall yes, this song was speaking against gang culture but it had a lot more to say

[@moamadigi310]

and it's still so man.. she hasn't changed yet

[@Leandroferreira_1789]

Aqui no Brasil até hj toca muito esse som fantástico 27/01/2024 tô ouvindo

[@Lindae696969]

Masterpiece! Love LV’s voice, the New York Boy’s chorus and the rich harmonies they produced! And Coolio’s performance was amazing, the lyrics were passionate and meaningful! Thank you Coolio and RIP 🕊💜

[@wildwinebert]

most rap beats are made of samples so your comment is just stupid

[@billsutherland3935]

Lol LV is lip synching.

[@wondrousmindtrick8450]

@@billsutherland3935 No, he is actually singing over the top of a prerecorded vocal. Same with the choir.

[@billsutherland3935]

@@wondrousmindtrick8450 yeah maybe. But his singing is very, very, very low in the mix.

[@fcdaisytps4662]

@@billsutherland3935 yes cuz they edit his voice And 8 times so it becomes different but L.V’s sound is great hé a good singel at that time they didn’t they did not have autotune so they used layering if thats what u call it I think

[@HereIsRick]

The is one of the best live performances I've ever seen on a talkshow.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Anywhere, not just a shitty late night show.

[@Inaluogh]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 The "shitty" late night show is probably the only king of late night after Letterman... Don't be disrespecting just because you're ignorant.

[@RonnieStraub]

I don't think any of us will see one better in our lifetimes.

[@nevillecharlton8260]

Pitty they were lip syncing

[@brewsterbunting7482]

Used to be a rap hater, I was too caught up in my own biases that I couldn’t see the art for the art. I’m glad I can appreciate it now. Hearing the struggle of people living a far different life than me through music helps bring perspective

[@mpxz999]

Beautiful voices ahhh

[@angelamilton5134]

RIP Coolio!!!!!! Pure talent, pure words of wisdom

[@jonby123]

Coolio went to Gangstas Paradise 😇

[@Vibing_Lyrics13]

Legendary songs never die!

[@Ayush-cc5pb]

Right bro

[@Krishnakaushal49]

❤❤❤

[@JuanSanchez-el3gs]

Amén

[@zarafoggy]

AMAZING VOICE

[@richiwillemse1481]

goosebumps. just pure goosebumps. Rest in peace Mr Coolio

[@shivambandekar1175]

2:47 goosebumps 😍😍

[@davidcowee1869]

I am mostly into rock and heavy metal but every time I hear this song, I get goosebumps. Such a powerful message, lyrically brilliant 👏 . Rest easy, taken too soon. D.

[@tanaysaha7758]

Same here brother..He is and will always be a LEGEND.

[@Dman3827]

Same. I mostly like punk, rock, or metal. Or pop from decades ago. This song is badass. It doesn't have that usual negative low vibrations from heavy hc gangster rap that makes you feel uncomfortable and awkward.

[@Sudipta_Bhattacharya]

Same here

[@Srikstar]

You do know that the original lyrics of the chorus was written by Stevie Wonder in his 1976 hit, "Part-time paradise"?

[@davidcowee1869]

@@Srikstar I do indeed sir, another talented musician 👍

[@benidrissramses5607]

Wonderful performence ❤

[@ThienTanLuong]

From Viet Nam with love, thanks you for your Song

[@lizgiroux8905]

This song still gives chills! RIP Coolio

[@littlehippo5004]

What an incredibly unique and iconic song. A lot of rap out there just sounds like everything else, but this just stood out

[@Controldenied0]

It's an adaptation of a Stevie Wonder song - Pasttime paradise. This is a much better version tho

[@daixer3156]

You're right matey! It sounded like Paradise or just Pair of dice 🎲 🎲

[@Beechboy68]

💯💯💯🙌🏾

[@user-cm7yn3ck5g]

Негры красавцы я вас уважаю

[@Ogbegungbela]

April 19, 2024 and I’m here again. Classic

[@carlosleal4166]

Gran interpretación y actitud de Coolio y equipo, de las mejores, que bárbaro, muy excelente.

[@gimnerofficial1482]

No autotune , just pure talent 👏. RIP legend

[@cherry01101]

sim

[@Official_corpse]

The backup vocals didn’t know they were going to be immortalized next to one of the greatest

[@Talktastic_Suraj]

I think they had some idea..😅

[@juanvictor2369]

Humans (specially talented ones) can recognize greatness. The kids on the back vocals knew this performance was gonna be one of the greatest

[@cleiaarechiga856]

O talento está aí, atemporal ❤❤❤❤❤🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@MohamadrezaHussainy]

Who's listening in 2024😅😂

[@faysalahmed4097]

Meee

[@user-fs6hx3tn9w]

Meee

[@TheCos112]

🇰🇪representing

[@HarinderKumar-fh2sp]

I listen it

[@romiomarak7737]

Me bro

[@denysoriginal]

2:10 Brutal😮😮

[@easternage2020]

NO AUTOTUNE NO MUMBLING RAP NO SWEARING RAP CLEAN RAP NOW THATS GANGSTA

[@papagrounds]

This track is one of the reasons I switched to rap music. Back in '99 I was just a 15-yo brat who listened all kinds of shit but nothing really hit me like the first touches of good ol' rap 💪😎 There was no turning back after that and I'm still banging the old shit while closing 40. Rap is forever!

[@jenish_exe]

This will never get old

[@ladyofwisdom2]

This song is such a masterpiece and a very powerful message. RIP, Coolio! 💔❤🙏🏻

[@abrahamlupis9354]

yeah but we should know more Coolio songs besides this one

[@samuelmwaipopo1302]

Coolio was on his early twenties (23) when he made this song. He was lyrical genius. Rest in peace legend

[@efegonava3929]

Make no mistake. Coolio was a straight up gangsta.

[@rivabenzikri77]

Absolutely Beyond genius

[@ripptorr]

So he wrote the song in 86 and released it in 95? He was born in 63

[@jacuesduplessis319]

He was 31

[@KentPetersonmoney]

Back then I thought he was in his 20's but he was in his 30's. Almost a decade older than I thought. I was thinking he was born in the early 70's but he was born in the early 60's. Amazing to think this song could have came out in the 80's. I think the 90's was the best time. Not sure if this song would have worked in the 80's.

[@pepelopez5065]

My Fave from Coolio!! RIP. Great live performance. The lyrics are pure gold and should be inspirational!!

[@vdhnyc1]

What an incredible love performance!

[@jimothydrstrange9158]

RIP Coolio. He sang the Gangster's paradise, but now he is in the real Gangster's Paradise.

[@brittanycunningham787]

Hell?

[@callmeshaggy5166]

No he's on a fantastic voyage

[@daixer3156]

@Brittany Cunningham Brittany!!!! How dare you. But you probably rite. 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@Dual971]

He'll see us when we get there...

[@brigittea5110]

No gangsters living in paradise!

[@Kostas.rw.]

2:56 - 3:20 when he is taking off his glasses... you know he is feeling exactly what he is talking about. gives me the chill...one of the best social rap songs ever written. we will always be thankful for this masterpiece Coolio and LV.

[@bliss9745]

I'm in Ireland, not a rap fan, but have always loved this song. Coolio came across as a genuine good guy too. Thanks for the great song Coolio and I hope you'll enjoy rapping with the angels. RIP. 💚🙏☘

[@KrazyNm280]

His simplicity ❤

[@RitaCasandra]

Wow this is just a masterpiece! My eyes are watering of this "amusing" melody. 🎶🥰👏😍