Coolio did not leave a will when he died suddenly earlier this year (Picture: Redferns)
Coolio reportedly died without leaving a will, meaning work is underway to divide his estate.
The acclaimed rapper died in September at the age of 59, following a cardiac arrest while visiting a friend.
He was best-known for the song Gangsta’s Paradise, as well as for performing the theme tune to 90s kids’ sitcom Kenan and Kel.
Coolio – real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr – was father to 10 children, seven of whom are adults and three who remain minors.
Now, according to documents seen by outlet The Blast, the musician died without leaving a will, or in legal terms died ‘intestate.’
The report states his seven adult children are named as his next of kin and the likely beneficiaries to his estate, however the three youngest were seemingly not named in the forms.
Coolio is survived by his 10 children, four of whom he shares with ex-wife Josefa Salinas (Picture: FilmMagic)
Coolio welcomed four of his children – Artisha, Brandi, Jackie, and Artis Jr – with wife Josefa Salinas, who he married in 1996 but divorced four years later.
His six other children, Grtis, Milan, Darius, and Zhaneand, as well as twins Kate and Shayne, were born from different relationships.
As reported by The Blast, a probate was filed by Coolio’s former manager to begin the process of estimating the value of the rapper’s estate, which is believed to be over $300,000 (£248,000).
However it could be worth more, with the exact value still to be determined, as it includes ‘personal property and demand deposit accounts, financial accounts, insurance policies and royalties.’
It’s three months since the popular musician died suddenly at a friend’s house in LA, with emergency services reportedly working to save his life for around 45 minutes.
They later pronounced him dead at the scene, but his cause of death has not been confirmed.
Coolio’s manager previously told TMZ Coolio traveled from Vegas so that he could sort an issue with his passport, before heading to Germany for a scheduled performance over the weekend.
The star had been due to perform in Germany (Picture: Getty Images)
Sheila Finegan, who represented the late musician at Trinity Artists International, later told PA: ‘We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend and client, Coolio, who passed away this afternoon.
‘He touched the world with the gift of his talent and will be missed profoundly.
‘Thank you to everyone worldwide who has listened to his music and to everyone who has been reaching out regarding his passing.’
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She continued: ‘Please have Coolio’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.’
Metro.co.uk has contacted reps for Coolio for comment
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