Rapper Coolio, who came to prominence in the mid-90s with hits like Fantastic Voyage and Gangsta’s Paradise, died unexpectedly on Wednesday.  He was 59.  The 2-hit wonder, who won the 1996 Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance, was tied for 178th in my latest look at my iTunes rankings.

After his music career stalled, he moved into the acting world, appearing in 53 films between 1996 and 2021.  He also appeared in numerous television shows, usually appearing as himself.