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‘Thanks for sharing your light’: Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell pay tribute to Coolio who wrote theme song for Kenan & Kel… after rapper dies aged 59
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Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell paid tribute to Coolio on Thursday with separate Instagram posts.
The performers and former comedic partners each shared posts about the late rapper, who previously wrote the theme song for their TV show Kenan & Kel, titled Aw, Here It Goes!
The songwriter of The Gangsta’s Paradise, born Artis Leon Ivey Jr, died Wednesday evening at the age of 59 in Los Angeles.
In Memory: Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell paid tribute to Coolio on Thursday with separate Instagram posts
Thompson, 44, shared three images on his Instagram story, the first of which simply read: ‘Wait, now Coolio!!!’
The Saturday Night Live cast member’s message was accentuated with a sad-eyed emoji.
The Primetime Emmy-winning artist then shared a black and white image of the late rapper in his Story.
He then wrote a short message that simply read, “D*** homie!!! Rest in Strength!!!’
Looking back: Mitchell, 44, shared a trio of videos with Coolio, one of which showed the rapper on an episode of Kenan & Kel
Mitchell, 44, shared a trio of videos with Coolio, one of which showed the rapper on an episode of Kenan & Kel.
He also wrote a lengthy post where he talked about several previous interactions with the rapper.
The artist also recalled that the late rapper had supported him and admired his outlook on life.
“The last thing you told me when we last spoke a few months ago, you said you loved how I kept things positive and that I kept doing it,” he said.
Inspiration: The artist also recalled that the late rapper had supported him and admired his outlook on life; Coolio is seen in 2016
Mitchell concluded by expressing his gratitude for Coolio’s kindness and guidance.
“Thank you for sharing your light and your talent with all of us and thank you for inspiring so many in your lyrics,” he wrote.
Thompson and Mitchell previously talked about working with Coolio during an interview with Weekly entertainmentwhere the former recalled that he and his comedic partner were close to the rapper.
Good times: Thompson and Mitchell previously talked about working with Coolio during an interview with Entertainment Weekly, where the former recalled that he and his comedic partner were close to the rapper; they are seen in 2002
He stated, ‘Shout out to Coolio. It was the best. He had been on All That before at the time, so we felt like we knew him. So when you’re young you’re like, “Oh yeah, Coolio is my best friend.”‘
The latter of the two said he still loved the opening theme from his previous show.
“That hook, the song still holds today. When I play shows I play the Kenan & Kel theme song and come on stage for it or I’ve even been to the club and they play it,” he said.
Enjoyable: The latter of the two said he still loved the opening theme from his previous show
Coolio’s death was previously announced by TMZ on Wednesday afternoon.
The media outlet reported that the late rapper was visiting a friend’s home in Los Angeles when he passed away suddenly.
An official cause of death has not been established and police do not currently suspect malicious intent.
His talent manager, Sheila Finegan, confirmed the sad news that the artist “has touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be deeply missed.”