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Coolio charged with drug possession, battery

Rap star could face up to three years in prison after his arrest at LA International airport

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Coolio is arrested for possesion of drugs and battery at LA International airport.

This is one rap Coolio probably wants to beat: The musician has been charged with possession of cocaine and battery, the L.A. District Attorney's office announced Tuesday.


Coolio, whose real name is Artis Leon Ivey, was arrested on March 6 at Los Angeles International Airport after police searched his luggage and allegedly found cocaine.


According to police, the 45-year-old rapper allegedly grabbed a luggage screener's arm to prevent the search.

He is charged with one felony count of drug possession and two misdemeanors, battery and possession of a smoking device.


Coolio, best known for his 1995 hit Gangsta's Paradise, has appeared recently on several reality TV shows, including

By Marla Lehner

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