Three 6 Mafia's Gangsta Boo dies aged 43
Very sad news.
Three 6 Mafia member Gangsta Boo has died at the age of 43.
Lola Mitchell was found dead at approximately 4pm on Sunday (1 January) FOX13 reported, saying they had confirmed the Memphis rapper's death with three independent sources.
The cause of her death is still unknown at this time.
— DJ PAUL THREE6MAFIA (@DJPAULKOM) January 1, 2023
RIP Gangsta Boo pic.twitter.com/gmroueETAO
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) January 2, 2023
"I want to be remembered as the first lady of Three 6 Mafia. The first lady of crunk music. The first lady who brought a platinum plaque back to Memphis." - Gangsta Boo. https://t.co/OxIf3VBG9g pic.twitter.com/l0vEkNSjLr
— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) January 1, 2023
The hip hop star's passing appeared to be confirmed by her former labelmate DJ Paul, who posted a photo of her on Instagram seemingly as a tribute.
Several prominent artists commented with messages of condolences.
Mitchell's career officially started in the '90s, when she linked up with Paul and other founding members of the rap group.
In addition to her own solo albums that she was making at the time, Mitchell featured on Three 6 Mafia's first five studio albums, including their debut record - 1995's Mystic Stylez.
Mitchell left Three 6 Mafia in the early 2000s, but continued with solo projects and featured with countless other rappers including Eminem, Gucci Mane, Lil Jon, OutKast, E-40, T.I., The Game and more.
She also collaborated with the hip-hop duo Run The Jewels.
Rest Peacefully @GangstaBooQOM 💔😢 pic.twitter.com/iWXVpzDYMM
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) January 1, 2023
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