Coolio was also a reality TV star, cook and cookbook author and, for a moment, the potential mayor of his hometown. He is survived by 10 children.

Coolio has announced plans to auction off the royalty rights to his entire back catalogue. The 'Gangsta's Paradise' rapper will sell the rights to raise money to fund his cooking career, according ...

A dinner buffet is also included. Tickets are $125 and can be reserved here. Coolio’s Chili Cook Off, Hill Country Brooklyn, 345 Adams Street, Brooklyn, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.