Q: I just watched the video "Amish Paradise" by "Weird Al" Yankovic. The song is a parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio. One of the Amish women looks familiar. Who is she? --- C.F., Carson City, ...

A man "hijacked" the TV at an Amish restaurant and used it to blast out Weird Al Yankovic's parody song Amish Paradise. Angelica Smith, who describes herself as a "Christian, wife, mom and musician," ...

The tension between the two started after Yankovic wanted to parody Coolio’s song, which eventually was released as 1996’s “Amish Paradise.” Coolio originally denied Yankovic’s request for the song, ...

Comedian “Weird Al” Yankovic has built a career out of off-the-wall parodies. His videos “White & Nerdy” (spoofing “Ridin’” by Chamillionaire) and “Amish Paradise” (“Gangsta’s Paradise” by Coolio) ...

Rapper Once Feuded with 'Weird Al' Yankovic Over Parody of Hit Song Released 30 Years Ago originally appeared on Parade. With “Gangsta’s Paradise,” Coolio became a global superstar and icon of the ...