Coolio was an American rapper. He released the albums Gangsta's Paradise, It Takes a Thief, and My Soul. After releasing his final studio album, Coolio contributed guest verses to various songs. He is known for his popular songs Fantastic Voyage and 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New). Coolio appeared in the films Leprechaun in the Hood, Get Over It, and Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the 13th.