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Kenan Thompson very sad about that news Coolio passed away on September 28. Saturday night live the star took to his Instagram Story to mourn the singer, who sang the popular theme song for his late 90s show, Kenan & Kel. “Wait, now Coolio!!” Kenan wrote, with sad eye emoji. “Damn Homie!!! Rest in power!! “At the time of publication, Kel Mitchell has yet to issue a public statement regarding Coolio’s departure.
Kenan & Kel aired for four seasons on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2000. Coolio not only sang the theme song, but was also featured alongside Kenan and Kel in the show’s opening credits. He raps the lyrics while Kenan and Kel dance with him in various settings.
Coolio was only 59 years old at the time his death. He was visiting a friend in Los Angeles and never returned from a trip to the bathroom when the friend discovered him unconscious on the floor, according to his manager. The rapper unfortunately died at the scene. Coolio is best known for his song “Gangsta’s Paradise,” but fans on Twitter can’t help but reminisce about his involvement in the show. Kenan & Kel so is the song. The 59-year-old’s cause of death has yet to be confirmed, but is expected to be revealed after an autopsy.
Coolio’s death sent shockwaves through social media, with fans and famous people All took to Twitter and Instagram to mourn him after the sad news. Ice Cube recalls seeing firsthand Coolio’s “step to the top of the industry” in his tribute, while Love Quest wrote, “Brother in a Peaceful Journey,” along with a black-and-white photo of Coolio on Instagram. Coolio’s last Instagram post came just 4 days before he sadly passed away.
