His new book is headlined by chapters such as “How to Become a Kitchen Pimp,” “Chillin’ and Grillin’,” and “Pasta Like a Rasta”. The rappers cookbook ‘Cookin’ with Coolio: 5 Star Meals at a 1 Star Price’ was a surprise bestseller.Ĭoolio started making thirty-minute meals when he was ten years old and has since developed a whole new cuisine: Ghetto Gourmet. Back in August, 123 songs went up for auction, with sale prices of between £85,500 and £143,500. He will make a quick trip across the city to Macs Bar on Friargate before jetting off to his next gig in Switzerland.Ĭoolio recently sold off the rights to his entire music catalogue, including Gangsta’s Paradise, to try and fund his new career as a chef. The first leg of his new world tour starts in Preston at Ships and Giggles on Fylde Road (doors from 7pm). Who can forget him on Celebrity Big Brother 2009 (he came third) and the 2010 Ultimate Big Brother where he was removed from the show within the first few days.
The iconic rap artist whose career peaked in the 90s with his best known chart-topping single Gangsta’s Paradise has recently been busy on reality TV in the States and over here. Posted on - 6th October, 2013 - 4:03pm | Author - Tony Worrall | Posted in - Nightlife, Preston City Centre, What's On in PrestonĪrtis Leon Ivey Jr., better known by the stage name Coolio will make a couple of PA appearances in Preston on Monday. Gangsters Paradise in Preston as Coolio hits town Preston mum-of-three says ‘trust your instincts’ after losing beloved husband to brain tumour
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