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Grammy-Winning Rapper Coolio's Death Ruled Accidental Fentanyl Overdose

  • Coolio died of an accidental overdose of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamines.
  • The Los Angeles County coroner's report listed his death as accidental and cited cardiomyopathy and asthma as contributing factors.
  • Coolio was a popular rap artist in the 1990s known for hit songs such as "Gangsta's Paradise" which won a Grammy Award in 1996.
  • Drug paraphernalia was found at the scene of Coolio's death, and he had recently used phencyclidine (PCP).
  • Coolio's family plans to honor his legacy through releasing unreleased music and participating in documentary projects about his life and career.
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