Glasgow socialist politician Tommy Sheridan has welcomed US rapper Coolio to Cardonald with open arms, telling him: “Welcome always brother.”

The Evening Times reported earlier how Coolio revealed he will be heading straight to the southwest of the city when he comes to Scotland for a show to catch up with his old Celebrity Big Brother pal.

Tommy twice tweeted out the Evening Times’ original article from his social media account, adding: “Great to see you again brother.”

The artist, who shot to fame in the ‘90s with chart-topper ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’, admitted he still has a strong friendship with the Scotsman.

The unlikely bromance was formed when the pair both appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2009.