How old was Coolio in 1995?

Coolio was born in Compton, California, USA on August 1, 1963. Coolio is a Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum recording artist known around the world as a musical and cooking master of extraordinary reinvention, having sold over 17 million records worldwide. Growing up in Compton, California, during a time of tremendous change, Coolio fed on struggle and used it as a launching pad for constant reinvention, leading to the sale of over 17 million records worldwide and a long list of concerts to adoring fans in Africa, Israel, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Brazil, Australia, Turkey, the United States, and throughout Europe.

Coolio gave back to the community by acting as the Foundation’s spokesperson for asthma and allergies. With the release of “Gangsta’s Paradise,” Coolio first conquered the global rap scene and was honored with the 1996 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, Solo. The soundtrack and film for “Dangerous Minds” both included “Gangsta’s Paradise.”

“Gangsta’s Paradise,” which also featured LV on vocals, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Song of the Year, sold over six million copies, and was Billboard Magazine’s number one single in 1995. Coolio’s music was featured in several major motion pictures, including Space Jam, Clueless, The Big Payback, Panther, New Jersey Drive, The Jerk Boys, Eddie, Half Baked, and many more. He also wrote the theme song for Nickelodeon’s hit kids show Kenan and Kel.

How old was Coolio in 1995?

In the year 1995, Coolio was 23 years old.