Gangsta Boo found dead at 43
Memphis rap pioneer and Three 6 Mafia member Gangsta Boo has been found dead at age 43, according to a report from Fox13 Memphis and also confirmed by Three 6 Mafia’s DJ Paul. Tributes have also been pouring in from throughout the hip hop world and beyond, including from Three 6 Mafia’s Juicy J, Missy Elliott, El-P, and many others (see below).
Update: Gangsta Boo’s mother Veronica Mitchell and family issued the following statement: “The Mitchell family would like to thank everyone for their condolences regarding the untimely death of Lola βGangsta Booβ Mitchell. The family is asking for your continued prayers and privacy as we process the loss of our loved one.”
Cause of death has not been officially released, but sources tell TMZ that it was a possible overdose.
Gangsta Boo, born Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, joined Three 6 Mafia in 1995 and appeared on such classic albums as Mystic Stylez, Chapter. 1 The End, Chapter 2: World Domination, and more before departing the group in 2001. She also released three solo albums between 1998 and 2003, followed by a string of mixtapes, and more recently appeared on albums by Run the Jewels, clipping., Junglepussy, Blood Orange, and more.
Rest in peace, Gangsta Boo.
— DJ PAUL THREE6MAFIA (@DJPAULKOM) January 1, 2023
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— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) January 2, 2023
Rest Peacefully @GangstaBooQOM ππ’ pic.twitter.com/iWXVpzDYMM
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) January 1, 2023
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm5LzBLp17A/
rest in peace to queen Gangsta Boo
— open michael eagle (@Mike_Eagle) January 1, 2023
RIP Gangsta Boo pic.twitter.com/gmroueETAO
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) January 2, 2023
Fuck these wee wee holding ass niggas. RIP Gangsta Boo β€οΈ
— Big π° (@FreddieGibbs) January 2, 2023
Long Live The Queen Gangsta Boo π€ pic.twitter.com/7xXzzEiSue
— π΄π. πΌπππππππππππππ (@dukedeuce901) January 1, 2023
https://twitter.com/bbymutha/status/1609748360163909632
Rest in Peace Gangsta Boo π we lost a real one π pic.twitter.com/k44kYbpAWm
— FLOSKI𫧠(@_FloMilli) January 2, 2023
Nah man π’ GANGSTA BOO one of the realest. I canβt believe none of this.
— EARTHGANG #GHETTOGODS OUT NOW! (@EarthGang) January 2, 2023
Long live my home girl Gangsta Boo π€π€πΎ Queen of the M π !
— TyDolla$ign (@tydollasign) January 1, 2023
What the absolute fuck im so devastated RIP Gangsta Boo.
— Backxwash (@backxwash) January 1, 2023
Rest In Peace To Legendary Female Rapper Gangsta Boo From Memphis Tenn. She Was Associated Wit Three 6 Mafia. She Was One Of The Female Rappers From The South The Set The Trends For So Many Other To Come After Her. This Is A Huge Loss For Memphis. Godspeed To Miss Yea Hoe!!! pic.twitter.com/1WSD90kMwC
— MISTER CEE (@djmistercee) January 1, 2023
I have just had confirmation that Gangsta Boo has died aged 43. A statement from her family is incoming. I want to send my personal condolences to Booβs family, Three 6 Mafia and the rest of her friends and peers. She was one of one. Queen of Memphis. #RIPGangstaBoo πΉ pic.twitter.com/c6HMPdxz3J
— ill Will (@officialillwill) January 1, 2023
RIP GANGSTA BOOπ₯π₯π₯
— SOUL GLO (@soulglophl) January 1, 2023
RIP Gangsta Boo. The first lady of Southern rap, a pioneer w/ mesmerizing get money bounce, and a ubiquitous influence since she kicked Satanic verses at 15 on "Mystic Stylez." Boo defined Memphis rap as much as anyone in Three 6, and never spit a bad verse.
Gone far too soon. pic.twitter.com/N8cOhAQ03Z— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) January 1, 2023
Wow not Gangsta Boo!!!
That's my fuckin homie!!!
ππΎβ€οΈποΈ— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) January 1, 2023
Wait this is so insanely terrible…Rest in Peace Gangsta Boo …
Earlier this week I was playing @Misshattan "call before i come" by outkast and we had a whole convo about how great Gangsta Boo is .. that is so so sad ..
— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) January 1, 2023
LONG LIVE GANGSTA BOO π #RIP pic.twitter.com/hmghb4MMFl
— Rolling Loud (@RollingLoud) January 1, 2023
As God as my witness Gangsta Boo ALWAYS been in my top 5 female spitters. I can't believe 2023 startin like this. #RIP to a QUEEN ππΏβ€οΈ
— Rah Digga (@therealrahdigga) January 1, 2023
https://twitter.com/HIMANSHU/status/1609690007207395329
You already know what it is. We FOREVER! Broke my whole heart today sis. I love you β€οΈ#memphis R.I.P Gangsta Boo pic.twitter.com/fGV6simLyt
— K. Michelle (@kmichelle) January 1, 2023
Wtf rest in paradise gangsta boo⦠wow https://t.co/qyvDtRAi8e
— ππππ¨π πππππ β¨ (@KAASHMYCHECKS) January 1, 2023
