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Coolio was an American musician and rapper whose 1995 hit song “Gangsta's Paradise” became an anthem for a generation. Throughout his career, Coolio's music tackled social issues, race relations, and personal struggles, making him an influential voice in the hip-hop community. His success and authenticity as an artist inspired many to pursue their own dreams despite the odds. Coolio's legacy continues to resonate in the music world, showing that with passion and perseverance, one can create art that speaks to the experiences of others and leaves an indelible cultural impact.
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"I finished the movie a month ago in downtown Los Angeles. I had a lot of fun doing it."

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"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."

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"People treat me nice 'cos I treat them nice."

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"I'm innocent. I've done nothing. I'm a nice guy."

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"I never let any of my sons beat me at videogames."

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"I just think it's my responsibility as a human being and an entertainer to see the soldiers."

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"Because I'm a young black man driving a really nice, expensive car, I sometimes get harassed when I'm rolling through a ghetto neighbourhood."

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"Acting is all about timing. I mean, who has better timing than the MCs?"

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"If it wasn't for the military I probably would not have ever come to Bosnia for vacation."

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

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"I wasn't driving down the wrong side of the street, smoking marijuana, waving my gun out the window."

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"I came to Baku the same way I would go to Texas - because they asked me to come and play hip hop."

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"We take pride in what we do."

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"I perform for soldiers because they are important,'"

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