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As the beat and lyrics of the 1995 hit song “Gangsta’s Paradise” came together, Coolio knew he had struck gold. The unlikely meshing of gospel and rap, spine-chilling lyrics and clever ...

Gangsta Boo performing in Atlanta in 2015. Her clever lyrics and confident delivery made her a distinctive voice at a time when men dominated the rap world. Chris McKay/Getty Images for Live Nation ...

Check out the hidden meanings of Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" to explore the in-depth analysis of the iconic lyrics and find the story behind the words.

Gangsta Boo, one of the original members of Three 6 Mafia, exemplified Southern hip-hop and became the blueprint for female rappers across the country.

Gangsta Boo, a pioneering Memphis rapper and the second female member of the hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, died on Sunday at 43, group member DJ Paul confirmed to PEOPLE.

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Before his biggest hit happened in 1995, Coolio wasn’t even aware of the song that gave it its hook. “Gangsta’s Paradise” sampled the Stevie Wonder 1976 single, “Pastime Paradise.” The ...

In 1995, Coolio combined street-tough lyrics with a pop sensibility - and rap would never be the same.

As news of Coolio's death broke, American Songwriter is paying homage to the rapper by going behind the meaning of "Gangsta's Paradise." ...