US rapper Coolio will appear on the forthcoming series of celebrity Big Brother, according to reports.

The rapper will join a host of celebrities, who are also reported to include TV presenter Terry Christian and a Scottish politician.

Coolio, who is most famous for his 1995 song 'Gangsters Paradise', has already appeared in a host of reality shows, including Celebrity Fear Factor.

He also hosts his own webcast, Cookin' with Coolio, on the video sharing website YouTube.

According to AllHipHop, actor Verne Troye, who plays 'Mini Me' in Austin Powers, is also scheduled to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.

The new celebrity housemates are due to enter the house in January.

(by Jason Gregory)