*Coolio‘s family has received a custom headstone marker to honor the late hip-hop star.
According to TMZ, the rapper’s family received a permanent headstone from Cemetery Tim, known for creating headstones for later singer Nate Dogg and legendary West Coast rap icon Eazy-E.
Coolio (born Artis Leon Ivey Jr.) was found unconscious on the bathroom floor of a friend’s house in Los Angeles on Sept. 28. He is suspected to have gone into cardiac arrest. Paramedics reportedly pronounced him dead at the scene. The “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper was cremated in a private ceremony with no funeral service.
Coolio’s girlfriend Mimi enlisted the help of Cemetery Tim to create a headstone for the artist. The piece was delivered to the family before the new year. Baller Alert reports that the headstone now sits at an undisclosed location that fans and the general public can not access.
READ MORE: Coolio Died Without a Will, Estate Likely to be Divided Among His 7 Children
Coolio passed away at age 59 and he reportedly died without a will in place.
As The Blast reports, a former manager of the late rapper has filed a probate to begin the process of appraising the estate. Coolio’s 7 adult children are likely the primary beneficiaries as they are listed as next of kin.
According to the petition, the value of the estate has yet to be determined but it includes “personal property and demand deposit accounts, financial accounts, insurance policies and royalties,” believed to be over $300,000.
Coolio allegedly suffered from severe asthma for many years and his friends think this may have contributed to his death in September.
“We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon,” Sheila Finegan, Coolio’s talent manager, told CNN. “He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly. Thank you to everyone worldwide who has listened to his music and to everyone who has been reaching out regarding his passing. Please have Coolio’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.”
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