JamesG
09-30-2022, 10:32 PM
Coolio Recorded New "Futurama" Dialogue and Music as KwanzaaBot before his Death
by Joey Nolfi
September 30, 2022
Late rapper Coolio's voice will live on in Hulu's "Futurama" revival.
Series producer David X. Cohen confirmed to EW that the Grammy-winning "Gangsta's Paradise" artist will return as KwanzaaBot in one episode of the streaming service's animated reboot, reprising a role he originated on the Fox show's original run back in 2001.
The 59-year-old musician recorded his dialogue — as well as Futurama-themed rapping over the episode's closing credits — before he died Wednesday.
Cohen also told EW via email that the episode will include a dedication to Coolio.
"All of us at Futurama send our sincere condolences to Coolio's family, friends, and fans. He was one of our favorite guests, always upbeat and enthusiastic," Cohen wrote.
"This news was especially shocking since he looked and sounded great when we saw him in the studio just a few weeks ago, for what was an especially fun session. I thanked him for returning to do the part once again, and he said, 'Everybody loves KwanzaaBot.' It was an honor to have gotten the chance to work with him."
https://ew.com/tv/coolio-recorded-new-dialogue-as-kwanzaabot-for-futurama-revival/
by Joey Nolfi
September 30, 2022
Late rapper Coolio's voice will live on in Hulu's "Futurama" revival.
Series producer David X. Cohen confirmed to EW that the Grammy-winning "Gangsta's Paradise" artist will return as KwanzaaBot in one episode of the streaming service's animated reboot, reprising a role he originated on the Fox show's original run back in 2001.
The 59-year-old musician recorded his dialogue — as well as Futurama-themed rapping over the episode's closing credits — before he died Wednesday.
Cohen also told EW via email that the episode will include a dedication to Coolio.
"All of us at Futurama send our sincere condolences to Coolio's family, friends, and fans. He was one of our favorite guests, always upbeat and enthusiastic," Cohen wrote.
"This news was especially shocking since he looked and sounded great when we saw him in the studio just a few weeks ago, for what was an especially fun session. I thanked him for returning to do the part once again, and he said, 'Everybody loves KwanzaaBot.' It was an honor to have gotten the chance to work with him."
https://ew.com/tv/coolio-recorded-new-dialogue-as-kwanzaabot-for-futurama-revival/