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Robert Hynes

Rap legend Coolio stuns punters with live performance at Conor McGregor's Dublin pub

Coolio stunned punters by turning up at Conor McGregor's Dublin pub on Thursday night.

The American rap legend got on stage to sing his classic hit Gangsta's Paradise at the Black Forge Inn to loud cheers from those enjoying a night out at the Crumlin venue.

Coolio also posed for photos with both staff and customers before singing the 1995 hit alongside a Dublin band.

The 58-year-old Compton native visited the pub with Dublin rap duo Versatile, who he previously recorded a music video with in the capital.

Sharing a video of his performance online on Instagram, the pub's manager Liam Flynn wrote: "Front row seats watching coolio perform Gangsters paradise. Best Thursday in here so far!"

Coolio's visit comes just days after Dan Bilzerian rocked up at the pub before partying with a number of models at a luxury hotel.

The American businessman, known as the 'King of Instagram, posed for photos at the Black Forge Inn with seven women and a UFC belt.

Addressing McGregor on Instagram, Bilzerian wrote: "Thanks for the hospitality."

Meanwhile, McGregor has reportedly acquired another Dublin pub in one of the most scenic parts of the county.

The Currency state that he has bought The Waterside bar in Howth which happens to be a stone's throw away from Howth Yacht Club, making it a natural fit since Conor now often spends his days cruising around in his Lamborghini yacht.

And that's not to mention how much it'll suit his dad Tony since he's long been passionate about sailing and constantly shares footage from his latest jaunts aboard his boat 'The 188' (named after Conor's old dole payment).

This will be Conor's third boozer, along with The Black Forge in his native Crumlin and the Marble Arch in Drimnagh.

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