Los Angeles rapper Coolio, who rose to the national spotlight in the '90s with his Grammy-winning hit "Gangsta's Paradise," died at 59, his manager confirmed to ABC News.

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'90s rap icon Coolio dies at 59. Known for hits such as "Fantastic Voyage" and "Gangsta's Paradise," rapper Coolio passed away on Sept. 28.