The world of rap music has been plunged into 10 days of official mourning following the announcement that Coolio passed away overnight.
Across the UK fans woke up to the tragic news that the 59-year-old had been found unresponsive in the home of one of his friends.
In one of visits to the UK Coolio popped in on Celtic Park in 2017, making an unscripted half-time appearance on Celtic TV that left an impact on fans that witnessed the moment.
Celtic are due to play Motherwell on Saturday but are awaiting word from the SPFL about whether the match will be postponed. One Celtic fan even suggested that Liverpool’s midweek Champions League tie should be put back a day as a mark of respect.
Tributes are expected throughout the day to Coolio, some TV stations have already changed their schedules with Liam Boyce of Hearts now wearing a white shirt and black tie.
EXCLUSIVE: Celtic request Motherwell fixture postponement following sad passing of “lifelong” supporter Coolio aged 59https://t.co/8jM6zV8XZj pic.twitter.com/sSYpMNxShS
— Scottish Spunk Sport (@scotspunksport) September 29, 2022
how about get tae fuck naw do a minutes silence or something just don’t postpone the game https://t.co/iXYmpJnbA5
— Random Motherwell fan (@AnnounceMoult) September 29, 2022
He was a grandfather to the nation.
He was always there for us.
Have the corgis been told
Etc…— tamrabam (@tamrabam1) September 29, 2022
I for one am devastated! The game has to be postponed. Surely, the Liverpool v Rangers game will also have to be rescheduled!
— Delmore Shwartz (@ShwartzDelmore) September 29, 2022
It’s getting harder and harder to keep up with all these ridiculous parody accounts
— Quinn T. Senshal (@quinntsenshal) September 29, 2022
Show some compassion. The world of hip hop is in mourning. We have a picture of him in our dressing room ffs.
— It’s a go for Joe. (@celticforever9) September 29, 2022
He was a loving grandmother
— GordieB123 (@GordieB123) September 29, 2022
Hearing celtic want to out do the ibrox club who had the queen memorial programme. This weeks collectors programme priced at £18.88 will have a pic of Coolio on the front and when opened plays Gangsters paradise?
— Craig Whyte (@RIPRFC) September 29, 2022
Too late. SFA’s just confirmed it. Expected nothing less to honour a great servant to Celtic FC.
— logan (@logannn1888) September 29, 2022
Playing what
— Random Motherwell fan (@AnnounceMoult) September 29, 2022
He was a lifelong fan have some respect
— John paul (@jp1641062) September 29, 2022
Come on man have some compassion. It’s what he would have wanted.
— Jimmy Bhoy 45% (@travellinbhoy) September 29, 2022
Have some respect. He served the country his whole life
— Joe?? (@j67___) September 29, 2022
