Quotes by Coolio

About Coolio:

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. is an American musician, rapper, chef, actor, and record producer. Coolio achieved mainstream success in the mid 1990's with his albums It Takes a Thief, Gangsta's Paradise, and My Soul. He is best known for his Grammy winning hit single "Gangsta's Paradise", as well as other singles "Fantastic Voyage", "C U When U Get There", and "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)". He has since gone on to release albums independently, as well becoming a chef, creating a web series titled "Cookin' with Coolio", and releasing a cookbook.
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'Gangsta rap' is a derogatory label.

Coolio

I was hungry a coupla' times but for the most part I ate every day... I got to go to school for free.

Coolio

I know I'm just one man trying to do one thing, and the next day is not promised to any man. I'm very humble.

Coolio

As much as I would like to be the one who saved hip-hop culture, it's pretty much nigh-on impossible.

Coolio

I've been rapping since 1979.

Coolio

I've basically got an album full of singles.

Coolio

People treat me nice 'cos I treat them nice.

Coolio

'Shaka' is my catchphrase. Emeril got 'bam,' I got 'Shaka.'

Coolio

Throughout my rapping career, I always cooked for myself and anyone I worked with. It's what actually kept me grounded through those crazy years.

Coolio

I'm actually a little bit more tolerant than I thought I was. I've got kids, so I do have a lot of faces.

Coolio

I don't do concept records anymore - I just prefer doing good songs.

Coolio

I think anybody can cook if they take the time.

Coolio

I'm a winner; I win most of the time. But in order to be a winner, you have to lose some of the time. I'm a terrible loser.

Coolio

Let me tell you the truth: I'm 45 years old. I never thought that I would live to see a black president.

Coolio

I have seven children. Even if you got a lot of money, feeding 5, 6, 7, 8 mouths, it will do some damage to your pocket.

Coolio

I'd only do Big Brother again if you paid me three times as much money.

Coolio

The average person on welfare can't afford fresh fruits and vegetables. But in my recipe, you're allowed to use vegetables out of the can, and that's OK. A lot of African Americans eat the same thing over and over, every night, either chicken or stea...

Coolio

I'm still waiting for someone to call me to cater their wedding. But that's gonna cost you. If you want my cousin Jerez to play the sax, that's going to cost you a little more. The sky's the limit after that.

Coolio

Author Bio

  • NameCoolio
  • DescriptionAmerican actor and rapper
  • BornAugust 1, 1963
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionActor; Musician