Coolio Pleads Not Guilty To Charges

Coolio has pleaded not guilty to drug possession and battery charges.

The 45-year-old rapper, reality television show participant and gangsta chef entered his plea during an arraignment in a Los Angeles courtroom on Friday.

Coolio (real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr.) was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on March 6 when he allegedly grabbed the arm of a screener to try and prevent the person from searching through his bag. Crack cocaine and a pipe were allegedly found when it was checked.

The former hip-hop star was charged with one felony count of drug possession, one misdemeanor count of battery and one misdemeanor count of possessing drug paraphernalia.

Coolio is free on $10,000 bail, but faces up to three years in prison if found guilty. He's been ordered to return to court on April 20.