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Three 6 Mafia Rapper Gangsta Boo Passes Away At 43

Written by on January 1, 2023

Three 6 Mafia Rapper Gangsta Boo Passes Away At 43

Three 6 Mafia’s former member Gangsta Boo passed away on Sunday afternoon at age 43. The Memphis, Tennessee rapper was found dead at home. However, the exact cause of death has not been revealed.

Born Lola Chantrell Mitchell, Gangsta Boo became a pioneering figure in the Memphis music scene. She worked with several iconic artists, including OutKast, Lord Infamous and Eminem. After being a part of Three 6 Mafia, she released three solo albums. Her first came out in 1998, titled Enquiring Minds. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

A year later, she released her second studio album, titled Both Worlds *69. This album reached number 53 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. On top of her solo releases, Boo also appeared on a number of features. She also collaborated with Run The Jewels, Killer Mike and Gucci Mane.

She left Three 6 Mafia in the early 2000s, but remained active in the mixtape era. She appeared on several features and mixtapes, including Underground Cassette Tape Music 2 with Beatking. While she did not give many public accolades, she was a respected figure in the Memphis music community. Several emcees of all genders were influenced by her style.

When she was a teenager, Boo was a member of a horrorcore rap group called Da Serial Killaz. As she grew older, she made her solo debut. She also started collaborating with DJ Paul. During this time, she was known for her charisma and her unique voice. During the mid-’90s, she also appeared on the debut album for Three 6 Mafia.

Her death has prompted several artists to take to social media to pay tribute. Among those who have shared condolences are rappers like Lil Jon and Daz Dillinger. Another celebrity to express her sympathy is K. Michelle, a Memphis native.

Three 6 Mafia’s founder and labelmate DJ Paul posted a photo of Boo on Instagram to announce her passing. He did not mention a cause of death, but did mention that he was saddened by her death.

While no cause of death has been officially confirmed, many musicians and fans of the Memphis hip-hop scene have expressed their sorrow at the passing of the rapper. Several other rappers, including OutKast and Killer Mike, have also reacted to the news.

While it is unclear how much information will be released regarding Gangsta Boo’s passing, she is being remembered as a pioneering figure in the Memphis rap community. Having worked with some of the greatest rap artists of our time, she was a staple of the Memphis music scene.

According to Fox 13, the Three 6 Mafia member died on Sunday. The Memphis, Tennessee outlet reported that there are three independent sources that have confirmed the death. The cause of the rap legend’s passing is unknown. Several rappers have expressed their sentiments on social media.

Throughout her career, she never gave up her hard work and her love for her craft. She was an energetic and self-effacing rapper who was a pioneering figure in the Memphis music community.


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