Purely History on Instagram: "Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise, released in 1995, is one of the most famous hip hop tracks of all time, and it stands out for several reasons. Despite being regarded as a hardcore “gangsta anthem,” the song contains no profanity at all. Coolio made a deliberate choice to leave out curse words, which made it more powerful and widely accessible while still carrying the weight of its message. Another unique element is the presence of a real church choir. The song samples

How Songs Are Created on Instagram: "Rapper Coolio passed away exactly 3 years ago at the age of 59. The creator of the timeless hit ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ and a defining figure of the California hip-hop scene"

Explaining on Instagram: "Follow (us) @Explaining to learn something NEW every day 🧠‼️ It’s wild to think that one of the most legendary gangster anthems — Gangsta’s Paradise — doesn’t have a single curse word 😳🎵 Coolio kept it clean while still making one of the most powerful rap tracks ever — complete with a real church choir that gives it that haunting, soulful edge! Let us know your thoughts below! • #explore #rap #learn #storytelling"