Meet Jackie Slater, Artis Leon Ivey Sr.

Publish date: 2024-05-21

American rapper, chef, record producer, and actor Coolio was born Artis Leon Ivey Jr. on August 1, 1963. He is best known for his 1995 song “Gangsta’s Paradise,” which was featured Larry Sanders, well known by his stage name L.V., and was taken from his second album.
Coolio was a part of the Los Angeles, California-based hip hop group The WC and the Maad Circle. For his popular song “Gangsta’s Paradise,” he received a Grammy Award.

Coolio parents: Meet Jackie Slater, Artis Leon Ivey Sr.

Artis Ivey, Jr. was born on August 1st, 1963 in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Artis Ivey, a carpenter, and Jackie Ivey, a factory worker (maiden name Jones). In 1996, he married Josefa Salinas, and they had six kids (two with Salinas). Addresses: Tommy Boy Records, 902 Broadway, New York, NY 10010.

After being promoted from fifth to seventh grade, Coolio’s life began to deviate. He was bullied by the older kids. The mother and stepfather of Coolio split up about the same time. Initially, her salary supported the family, but after she lost her work, she turned to alcohol. The child suddenly found himself without that support from his family. At that point, he began running with the local gangs and developed a persona like a crazy man.

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