30 Quotes by Coolio
Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr., is an American rapper, actor, and record producer best known for his contributions to the hip-hop and rap genres during the 1990s. Born in 1963 in Compton, California, Coolio emerged during a transformative period in hip-hop culture and quickly gained recognition for his distinctive style and storytelling abilities. His breakthrough album, "It Takes a Thief," released in 1994, showcased his unique flow and musical versatility, earning critical acclaim and commercial success.
However, it was his iconic single "Gangsta's Paradise" from the "Dangerous Minds" soundtrack that catapulted Coolio to international fame, winning him a Grammy Award and becoming one of the most significant rap songs of all time. Coolio's music often tackled social issues and reflected on his personal experiences growing up in a tough neighborhood, resonating with listeners from diverse backgrounds.
Beyond music, Coolio ventured into acting and reality television, showcasing his multifaceted talents. Despite facing personal challenges, he remains an influential figure in hip-hop history, and his impact on the genre and popular culture endures. Coolio's enduring legacy lies in his ability to use music as a platform for expression and social commentary, leaving a lasting imprint on the rap scene and inspiring future generations of artists to tell their own stories through their music.
Coolio Quotes
Life is full of hardships, pimp slaps, and sorrow.
I used to walk to school with my nose buried in a book.
Hell, when I was growing up, I could make a meal out of a package of Top Ramen and a bottle of Windex.
They say I need to learn, but nobody's here to teach me. If they don't understand, how can they reach me?
I can't live a normal life, I was raised by the streets.
Life is too short to not have fun; we are only here for a short time compared to the sun and the moon and all that.
If knowledge is power and power is knowledge, then how so many idiots be graduating from college?
Why are we so blind to see that the only ones we hurt are you and me?
Gather up your pity and turn it to ambition.
I'm innocent. I've done nothing. I'm a nice guy.
A mind is a terrible thing to waste was the slogan, but now it's 95 and it's don't forget the Trojan.
My name ain't Steve Miller, but I fly like an Eagle.
Forget about Batman, Superman, and the Power Rangers, cause I'll be your hero if you're ever in some danger.
On how to make an egg roll: "Roll it nice and tight like a blunt."
Because I'm a young black man driving a really nice, expensive car, I sometimes get harassed when I'm rolling through a ghetto neighborhood.
We got to push to give, and one life to live.
This dish ain't just called Karate Meat because it's got an Asian kick to it. It's called Karate Meat because it will beat you up like a pigeon in prison.
I'm the ghetto Martha Stewart, the black Rachel Ray.
If you've got beef, then eat a porkchop
I don't think we should really be judging on Chris Brown like that until we know what Rihanna did. We all got reasons for what we do. Look at me. I'm one of the top 10 performers of all-time. I had to beat this one mermaid ass in a seafood restaurant over some shrimps. No lie. You just never know.
Leave the eggs to bathe for 15 minutes in the hot water like a sexy Swedish chick in a natural mineral sauna.
Pixie and Dixie just did a drive by on Donald Duck, but they shot and missed and now Bugs Bunny is getting kind of pissed.
I'd be a fool to surrender, when I know I can be a contender. And if everyone's a contender, then everyone could be a winner.
If it wasn't for the military I probably would not have ever come to Bosnia for vacation.
Took flowers from a hearse, romanced a nurse. Put the girl asleep, then I went through her purse.
But when I really look back on my life, being really honest about it and now that I've got the chance to travel the world, seeing how a lot of little kids grow up - my life wasn't so bad.
Elesa slept with Mark and Mark slept with Tina. Tina slept with Javier, the first time he seen her. Javier slept with Loopy, and Loopy slept with Rob. Rob slept with Lisa who slept with Steve.
Take some time and educate your mind, in the long run I'm sure you're fine.
I'm as good as anybody out there lyrically and conceptually and can go toe to toe with the best of them throughout history.
Put a condom in their hand and hope it don't bust.
― Coolio Quotes
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