#27 Coolio
Coolio, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was a popular rapper. While he is known for a number of hit singles, he is best known for his groundbreaking albums, such as It Takes a Thief (1994) and My Soul (1997). However, his most well-known album is Gangsta’s Paradise (1995).
The album’s title track became a massive hit after it was used in the Dangerous Minds movie soundtrack in 1995. At the young age of 59, Coolio was discovered unresponsive at a friend’s house.