The stage name Coolio was given to Artis Leon Ivey Jr., an American rapper, actor, and record producer. With his albums It Takes a Thief, Gangsta’s Paradise, and My Soul, Coolio attained widespread recognition in the mid- to late 1990s.
We provide details on American rapper Coolio’s personal life including his parents, siblings, wife, children and house.
Coolio: Parents, Siblings, Wife, Children, Family, House
Family Details
| Parents | Jackie Slater, Artis Leon Ivey Sr. |
| Wife | Josefa Salinas (m. 1996–2000) |
| Children | Artisha Ivey, Artis Ivey III, Zhaneand Ivey, Darius Ivey |
| Siblings | Malieek Straughter |
Coolio Parents:
The son of Artis and Jackie, Coolio was born in Los Angeles, California, on August 1, 1963.
When he was 11 years old, his parents had divorced, and in an effort to fit in at school, he started hanging out with the Baby Crips and getting into mischief.
Coolio Siblings:
Coolio has a brother named Malieek Straughter.
Malieek Straughter, an American actor who is now a director, has collaborated with Vin Diesel, Spike Lee, Brett Ratner, Anthony Hemingway, F. Gary Grey, and Brett Ratner to name a few. Italian Job, A Man Apart, Friday After Next, Line Watch, Sucker Free City, Lottery Ticket, Beyond The Lights, and Den Such Thieves are just a few examples of movies.
Coolio Wife:
When Coolio passed away, he was single. He reportedly married Josefa Salinas in 1996, but their divorce was finalised in 2000. Six to ten children are supposed to have survived him. We will discuss about them in the below section.
Coolio Children:
Six to ten children are said to have been born to Coolio.
According to reports, the rapper had countless other children with different women.
He and his ex-wife had three girls and one boy between them.
Previously, Coolio was the star of a reality series called Coolio’s Rules that chronicled his experiences as a single father.
Grtis Ivey, Brandi Ivey, Milan Ivey, Darius Ivey, Zhaneand Ivey, Jackie Ivey, Kate Ivey, Shayne Ivey, Artisha Ivey, and Artis Ivey III are his children.
Coolio Family:
Parents: Jackie Slater, Artis Leon Ivey Sr.
Wife: Josefa Salinas (m. 1996–2000)
Children: Grtis Ivey, Brandi Ivey, Milan Ivey, Darius Ivey, Zhaneand Ivey, Jackie Ivey, Kate Ivey, Shayne Ivey, Artisha Ivey, Artis Ivey III
Siblings: Malieek Straughter
Coolio House:
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