It’s not known how, but word is coming in that Gangsta Boo, born Lola Mitchell, is dead at the age of 43.
DJ Paul paid tribute to Gangsta Boo on his Instagram, sharing a photo of the Both Worlds *69 rapper mixing on a DJ setup.
In the comment section, rapper Lil Jon – who frequently worked alongside Three 6 Mafia during their tenure – mourned Gangsta Boo’s death, saying: “MAN WE WAS JUS TOGETHER 3 WEEKS AGO ? REST WELL QUENN ??.”
More respects poured in…
Long Live The Queen Gangsta Boo ? pic.twitter.com/7xXzzEiSue
— ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? (@dukedeuce901) January 1, 2023
Gangsta Boo, a former member of Three 6 Mafia and pioneer of women rappers, has reportedly died at 43 https://t.co/6HR5E5Qlg4
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) 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.
— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) January 1, 2023
Gone far too soon. pic.twitter.com/N8cOhAQ03Z