Coolio's cause of death revealed as fentanyl and other drugs

Early Sunday morning, it was revealed that the cause of rapper, Coolio's death was due to fentanyl toxicity and other drugs. The report was revealed by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's office after the rapper's body was transported and examined. Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was found dead at the age of 53 on July 22 in the apartment complex he was living in.

Coolio's Life and Career

Coolio was born in South Central Los Angeles in 1963. He got his start as a hip hop artist in the early 1990s and quickly rose to fame with his signature rap style. Coolio had several popular albums, including It Takes a Thief in 1994 and Gangsta's Paradise in 1995. His success as an artist continued for many years and his songs have been featured in movies, video games, and TV shows. In 2016, he was the winner of the Best Male MC award at the BET Awards.

Fentanyl Use Among Young People in the US

Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that has been used in medical settings since the 1960s. However, in recent years, it has become a major problem in the United States because of how easy it is to manufacture, as well as its high potency. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl has been linked to the increasing number of drug overdoses among young people in the US.

The Growing Opioid Epidemic

In addition to fentanyl, there are other opioids that are being abused in the US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 130 people in the US die every day from an opioid overdose. The misuse of opioids, including prescription drugs and heroin, has been linked to a growing public health issue in the US and has caused a dramatic increase in overdose deaths in the past decade.

Coolio's Death

Coolio's death is a tragic reminder of the dangers posed by opioid abuse. His death highlights the need for more education about the dangers of fentanyl and other opioids, and more resources to help those who are struggling with substance abuse.

Coolio's Legacy

Despite his tragic death, Coolio will be remembered for his contribution to the hip hop and rap genres. His legacy will live on through his music, which has been a source of inspiration and influence for many artists over the years. Coolio's death is a reminder of the dangers of drugs and the need for more education and resources to help those struggling with addiction.

Conclusion

Coolio's death is a tragedy and is a reminder of the devastating effects of opioid abuse. His life and music will continue to be a source of inspiration for many and will live on as a reminder of the importance of education and resources to help those struggling with addiction.

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Warning sheep high on cannabis could cause havoc in Swansea Valley village

Congratulations to the South Wales Evening Post, which wins our Headline of the Day Award.

A sheep adds: Like baa, man.

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Chris Lewis on life after cricket... and prison

Chris Lewis was one of many players christened "the next Ian Botham" to play for England in his era. Unlike most of them, he was an extremely talented cricketer.

That he played 32 tests and 53 one-day internationals and still left behind the feeling that he had not made the most of his talents is a tribute to just how apparent those talents were.

He was a lively opening bowler and a late order batsman who was good enough to score a test century. The video here shows him hitting his first test fifty.

In 2009 he was jailed for 13 years after being caught smuggling drugs. He was released last summer after serving six of them.

He is the subject of a long article in today's Leicester Mercury, which takes in his work talking to young players for the Professional Cricketers' Association:

Today is Tuesday and Tuesday means Nottingham and Trent Bridge. Fifteen grounds done, four more to go (that's 18 clubs and the MCC). Chris Lewis is visiting every one, every first class ground in country and talking to the nation's aspiring young cricketers about life, sport and all the bits in between they don't really think abut. 

"Because I didn't think about it, when I was their age," he says. "I know I didn't. I want to tell them that the decisions they take now, the things they do today, can have a bearing on the rest of their lives." 

Sometimes, it makes little difference. He knows that. Sometimes, when you're speaking to a room full of 19- and 20-year-olds who all think they know best, it's hard to get through, to break the veneer of brio and swagger. 

"But sometimes, it gets through, you know, and you can see that you've reached them," he says.

I wish Chris Lewis well. As I blogged when he was convicted:

My favourite memory of Lewis is seeing him in the nets at Grace Road (Leicestershire's county ground) with a queue of boys waiting to bowl to him. 

Not many test players would bother to do that.

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Six of the Best 575

Photo: Andreas Trepte

"This government is a bullying government. It preaches localism and practices centralism. As a localist I defend local decision making and local accountability." Richard Kemp on the government's intention to ban local councils from having ethical investment policies.

Labour MP Jonathan Reynolds explains how he learnt to stop worrying and love Basic Income.

John Field visits Osea Island, home to a government work camp and a retreat for wealthy addicts.

"I’ve tried to imagine how the view towards the Minster might look from the A59 end of Water End, where the road crosses the railway. Somewhat blighted, I suspect." York Stories examines plans for a major redevelopment in the city.

"Curlews are long-lived birds, they can reach the grand old age of 30. It seems that our British population is ageing and not reproducing, making the future look dire. As the UK holds 25% of the breeding population of the Eurasian curlew, this is an alarming state of affairs." Mary Colwell-Hector on the threat to this wonderful bird.

SlideShare introduces us to Mike, the cat who guarded the British Museum between 1909 and 1929.

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Small Faces: My Mind's Eye

This reached number 4 in the singles chart in 1966, though it was released by the Small Faces' manager Don Arden (Sharon Osborne's father) without their knowledge.

Alex Petridis wrote well about the song in the Guardian:

It is the Small Faces’ equivalent of the Beatles’ Rain, the acid initiate staring back at the “straight” world, but while John Lennon sneers from a position of enlightened superiority – “they might as well be dead” – Lane sounds warm and open-hearted, forgiving the people sniggering at his new-found spiritual leanings. The music on Rain sets out to disorientate, but My Mind’s Eye sounds oddly comforting and familiar, as if inviting the listener to join in ... 

Acid seemed to immediately strip the Small Faces of the preening machismo you can hear on their debut album. In its place came a brand of psychedelia that was charming and wry, devoid of self-importance, a veritable advert for the benefits of doing your crust in with LSD.

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Health or Something Else?

Courtesy ANH-UK

Read a very interesting and related article -

A New York spider gave me an insight into US private healthcare

Occupy Wall Street is right – a rash of bites showed me how private healthcare keeps Americans cowed and compliant

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/dec/04/new-york-spider-us-private-healthcare

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