Born this Week - Coolio

As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death

I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left

Cause I've been blastin and laughin so long that

Even my mama thinks that my mind is gone

But I ain't never crossed a man that didn't deserve it

Me be treated like a punk, you know that's unheard of

You better watch how you talkin and where you walkin

Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk

I really hate to trip but I gotta loc

As they croak I see myself in the pistol smoke, fool

I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like

On my knees in the night, sayin prayers in the street light

  

Coolio - Leon Ivey Jr.
( August 1, 1963) - Compton, California, USA

Discography: It Takes a Thief (1994); Gangsta's Paradise (1995); My Soul (1997); Coolio.com (2001) (Japan-limited release); El Cool Magnifico (2002); The Return of the Gangsta (2006); Steal Hear (2008); From the Bottom 2 the Top (2009); Get Rich (Single) (2013); Untitled Seventh Studio Album (2014).

American Music Awards: Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist (1996);

Grammy Awards: "Gangsta's Paradise" - Best Rap Solo Performance (1996);

MTV Video Music Awards: "Gangsta's Paradise" - Best Rap Video,

Best Video from a Film (1996);

MTV Video Music Awards: "1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)" - Best Dance Video (1996).

Coolio - Gangster's Paradise