"Gangsta's Paradise" is a song by American rapper Coolio, featuring singer L.V. The song was released on Coolio's album of the same name, as well as the soundtrack for the 1995 film "Dangerous Minds". It samples the chorus and instrumentation of Stevie Wonder's 1976 song "Pastime Paradise".

The music video for the song was directed by Antoine Fuqua, and featured Michelle Pfeiffer reprising her earlier role in "Dangerous Minds".

The song has sold over 5 million copies in the United States, United Kingdom and Germany alone, and at least 6 million worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time. Coolio has performed this song live at the 1995 Billboard Music Awards with L.V. and Wonder, at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards with L.V., and also with Dutch singer Trijntje Oosterhuis.

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