There’s been a great deal of mystery surrounding Coolio’s death, but now, we have the official word about what killed the 59-year-old rapper.
TMZ reported that Coolio's cause of death has been revealed, and it continues to plague not only the entertainment industry but the country as a whole ... fentanyl.
Family spokesperson, Jarel Posey tells TMZ ... Coolio's loved ones just got the news from the coroner -- fentanyl killed the rapper -- and he also had traces of heroin and methamphetamines in his system.
Jarez tells us investigators determined Coolio's severe asthma and decades-long use of cigarettes also played a factor in his death and his body's inability to fight back.
Despite the grim news, Jarez tells us Coolio's kids -- Brandi, Jackie, Melan, Christopher, Artis III, Darius and Artisha -- will remember their dad for the great man he was ... and the public should know how much they loved him, and how he conquered the world both on the stage and when he wasn't performing.
We're told Coolio's family has plans to honor their dad through documentaries and film ... and continue the legacy that was his music.
TMZ broke the story ... Coolio was found dead at his friend's house in Los Angeles in September. At the time, Jarez, told us paramedics suspected he suffered a cardiac arrest.
Law enforcement sources told us no drugs or drug paraphernalia were found at the scene.
Ironically, Coolio once said that music is what saved his life…Very sad, and we hope he’s resting in peace right now.
