There’s sad news to report out of Memphis concerning an iconic member of a prolific southern rap group.
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Gangsta Boo of Three Six Mafia fame has passed away at 43. The news was confirmed by Fox 13 Memphis which cited multiple sources and noted that she was found dead at approximately 4 p.m.
A cause of death has not been released.
Right now dozen of family members and friends are gathering at the home in Memphis where Gangsta Boo was found dead. pic.twitter.com/R8gCNEyAkm
— Jordan James WREG (@JordanJamesTV) January 2, 2023
Her passing was also seemingly confirmed by DJ Paul who shared a photo of her without a caption.
In the comments, several celebs paid tribute to the rapper.
“MAN WE WAS JUS TOGETHER 3 WEEKS AGO, REST WELL QUENN 🙏🏽,” wrote Lil Jon.
“Mannnn,” wrote 2 Chainz with a tear emoji.
Fellow Memphian GloRilla told her followers that she’s especially hurt by the news of Boo’s passing and shared 2021 DMs of the rapper reaching out to her.
“I normally don’t post screenshots but the fact that she reached out to me before anybody else had a clue who I was😢she always supported me & the girls way back before we blew up 💯,” wrote GloRilla.
“A REAL LEGEND there will never be another Gangsta Boo 🙏🏼”
“Queen of Memphis FOREVER,” she captioned another post.
On Twitter, fans are sharing memories and their favorite clips of the Memphis legend.
Gangsta Boo forever. An icon. pic.twitter.com/LXXuThivCy
— DJ Big Jacks (@BigJacks) January 1, 2023
Gangsta Boo was the witchy godmother of rap. A real, raw voice for women in the south. Her fingerprint is ALL OVER modern hip-hop. This hurts BAD.
— Brooklyn White-Grier (@brooklynrwhite) January 1, 2023
Gangsta Boo really repped the South until the very end— this came out like 3 months ago. She still had a lot to give…and that saddens me the most. RIP! pic.twitter.com/zDX3B7rdzr
— he reads. (@TheGreatIsNate) January 2, 2023
The news about Gangsta Boo really hurts. She gave countless women — within the South & beyond — a blueprint to retool and rework for themselves. Her influence is incalculable and still so present today. A legend in every sense, who was committed to encouraging future innovators.
— Kiana Fitzgerald (@KianaFitz) January 2, 2023
RIP Gangsta Boo 💔🕊
Love Don’t Live (U Abandoned Me) still hits a soft spot fa me. She was only 21-22 too, foreva Baby Boo ♾ pic.twitter.com/cSPGqZi4Cc
— Evie Evez (@evezzyb) January 1, 2023
Rest In Peace Gangsta Boo
The first lady of Three 6 Mafia. An incredible artist who could ride a beat like no other & transcended generations in a fickle business. Her solo debut 'Enquiring Minds' remains one of the best of the Hypnotize Minds canon. Peace & love to her family. pic.twitter.com/f83HNnWYdj
— Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) January 1, 2023
Gangsta Boo, real name Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, rose to fame as one of the founding members of Three Six and released several solo albums and mixtapes including Enquiring Minds,
Both Worlds *69, Enquiring Minds II: The Soap Opera and Underground Cassette Tape Music 2. She collaborated with the likes of Lil Jon Gucci Mane, Outkast, The Game, and Run the Jewels.
She made recent headlines when she spoke highly of fellow rapper Latto who paid homage to her…
Shoutout to Latto for giving Gangsta Boo her flowers while she was still alive. pic.twitter.com/PiWwDLqQy4
— Cuntology 🤷🏽♀️ (@Bardiology_) January 1, 2023
and sampled her Three Six Mafia track “FTCU” for a remake featuring GloRilla.
Upon hearing the news of Gangsta Boo’s death, Latto tweeted broken heart emojis.
Nah this not true man 😞🥺
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) January 1, 2023
NOOOOO 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) January 1, 2023
This story is still developing…
R.I.P. Gangsta Boo.
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