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What is Negative for Weird Al Yankovic?
One of Yankovic's most controversial parodies was 1996's Amish Paradise, based on Gangsta's Paradise by hip-hop artist Coolio, which, in turn, was based on Pastime Paradise by Stevie Wonder.
Why was Weird Al a negative for Coolio for the song Amish Paradise?
Reportedly, Coolio's label gave Yankovic the impression that Coolio had granted permission to record the parody, but Coolio maintains that he never did.
How was Amish Paradise by Weird Al Yankovic received by Coolio?
While Coolio was upset, legal action never materialized, and Coolio accepted royalty payments. After this controversy, Yankovic has made sure to speak directly with the artist of every song parodied.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the Weird Al Yankovic article besides Amish Paradise and Coolio?
In 2000, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea told Behind the Music he was unimpressed and disappointed by Yankovic's 1993 song Bedrock Anthem, which parodied two of the band's songs.

Question: how successful was Bedrock Anthem?
Self-contained rewrite: How successful was Bedrock Anthem by Weird Al Yankovic?