I was hungry a coupla’ times but for the most part I ate every day… I got to go to school for free.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is about how Coolio, a famous American musician, sometimes didn't have enough to eat when he was young, but most of the time he was able to have a meal every day. He also said that he was able to go to school for free, which was a really important opportunity for him.
About Coolio
Coolio, the American rapper, was best known for his hit single “Gangsta’s Paradise” which won a Grammy Award. He released 9 albums, the first 3 of which were mainstream successes. Coolio also created a reality TV show, a web series, and published a cookbook before passing away in 2022 at the age of 59 from an accidental drug overdose.
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