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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

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}