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: Initially, Wonder was hesitant to clear the sample due to the song's "ghetto" themes. To secure permission, Coolio removed all profanity, a rarity for gangsta rap at the time, which ultimately broadened the song's appeal. Connection to "Dangerous Minds"

: It stayed at No. 1 in Australia for 14 weeks, a record only broken 22 years later by Ed Sheeran. Cultural Impact and Parody The song's influence reached far beyond the radio: Gangstas Paradise

: In 1996, Coolio won the Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance . : Initially, Wonder was hesitant to clear the

"Gangsta's Paradise" was a juggernaut in the mid-90s music scene: Coolio removed all profanity