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<p>Nearly six-and-a-half months after his <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/coolio-passes-away-at-the-age-of-59/?_gl=1*1bk2qnh*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU1OTEwODg5Ny4xNjgwODcyOTEx*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY4MDg3MjkxMC4xLjEuMTY4MDg3MjkxOS4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener">untimely passing</a>, it&#8217;s been revealed that fentanyl played a crucial role in Coolio&#8217;s death.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Coolio Reportedly Had Various Drugs In His System When He Died</h3>
<p>According to <a href="https://www.tmz.com/2023/04/06/coolio-cause-death-dead-dies-fentanyl-heroin-meth-legacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TMZ</a>, Jarez Posey—Coolio&#8217;s longtime manager—noted that the family recently got the news from the coroner.</p>
<p>In addition to fentanyl—a synthetic opioid that played a role in the deaths of stars like Michael K. Williams and Mac Miller—the &#8220;Gangsta&#8217;s Paradise&#8221; rapper reportedly had traces of heroin and methamphetamines in his system.</p>
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<p>Posey adds that severe asthma and years-long cigarette usage further impacted Coolio&#8217;s health.</p>
<p>On the heels of this news, though, Posey notes that the rapper&#8217;s children—Brandi, Jackie, Melan, Christopher, Artis III, Darius, and Artisha—are committed to honoring his legacy. In fact, Coolio&#8217;s family reportedly has plans to pay tribute to him through future projects.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">Numerous Stars Honored The Rapper After His Passing</h3>
<p>As <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/coolio-passes-away-at-the-age-of-59/?_gl=1*1bk2qnh*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU1OTEwODg5Ny4xNjgwODcyOTEx*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY4MDg3MjkxMC4xLjEuMTY4MDg3MjkxOS4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Shade Room</a> previously reported, Coolio was found dead in September 2022 while visiting a friend in Los Angeles. The 59-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, though an official cause of death wasn&#8217;t determined at the time.</p>
<p>In the wake of this news, numerous stars proceeded to <a href="https://dev.theshaderoom.com/celebrities-speak-out-following-the-news-of-coolios-passing/?_gl=1*1bk2qnh*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU1OTEwODg5Ny4xNjgwODcyOTEx*_ga_V2HX8YP3XL*MTY4MDg3MjkxMC4xLjEuMTY4MDg3MjkxOS4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noopener">chime in</a>.</p>
<p>Ice Cube quote tweeted a social media post and added, &#8220;This is sad news. I witness firsthand this man&#8217;s grind to the top of the industry. Rest In Peace.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Vanilla Ice candidly responded to the news as well, as he tweeted, &#8220;I&#8217;m freaking out I just heard my good friend Coolio passed away.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Snoop Dogg shared his condolences for Coolio via Instagram.</p>
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<p>Questlove also took to IG to speak on the unfortunate news. Beneath a photo of the rapper, Questlove wrote, &#8220;Peaceful Journey Brother.&#8221;</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">We continue to send our prayers and condolences to Coolio&#8217;s friends and loved ones.</p>
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