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The Legacy of rapper Coolio and his song, 'Gangsta's Paradise'

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Fans across the globe are mourning the death of Coolio. The Grammy-winning rapper, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr., died on Wednesday at age 59.

Coolio rose to prominence in the 90's. He released the iconic song, "Gangsta's Paradise," in 1995.  The smash-hit reverberated through the world of music and is still one of the most popular hip-hop songs of all time.

For more on Coolio's legacy, KCBS Radio news anchor Liz Saint John joined by the man who composed and produced, "Gangsta's Paradise," Doug Rasheed.

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