Is Coolio A-List?
NoC
No — Coolio is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1987F$0.01M
WC and the Maad Circle
Joins the group WC and the Maad Circle.
1994C▲▲$0.2M+$0.19M
Solo Album Debut
Releases first album 'It Takes a Thief'.
1995B▲$1M+$0.8M
Gangsta's Paradise Hit
Releases 'Gangsta's Paradise,' huge success.
1996B$2M+$1M
Grammy Win
Wins a Grammy for 'Gangsta's Paradise'.
2000C▼$2.5M+$0.5M
Career Decline
Sales start to decline. Subsequent releases don't replicate success.
2010C$2M-$0.5M
Reality TV Appearances
Appears in several reality TV shows.
2022C$2M
Death in Los Angeles
Coolio dies in Los Angeles.
2026C$2M
Remembered for Iconic Hit
Coolio remains known for Gangsta's Paradise.
Last updated: February 21, 2026