Earlier this year, the music industry mourned the loss of Gangsta Boo, the celebrated Memphis rapper and former member of Three 6 Mafia.
Gangsta Boo, whose real name was Lola Mitchell, had fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol in her system when she was found unresponsive at her home in Memphis. She was 43 years old.
Legacy of Gangsta Boo
Gangsta Boo was Known for her versatility and talent. Gangsta Boo, born Lola Mitchell, left an indelible mark on the music world.
Starting her music career with Three 6 Mafia, Gangsta Boo quickly made a name for herself. She was known for her unique style and commitment to her craft, which saw her transition successfully to a solo career.
She produced popular projects such as “Enquiring Minds” in 1998 and “Enquiring Minds II: The Soap Opera” in 2003. At the time of her passing, Gangsta Boo was working on a highly anticipated new project, “The BooPrint.”
Her unexpected passing deeply resonated within the music industry, with well-known artists like Missy Elliott, Questlove, Juicy J, and Ty Dolla $ign expressing their grief and paying tribute to her enduring legacy.
Posthumous Album
In honor of Gangsta Boo, there are ongoing plans for a posthumous album. Featuring notable names in rap like Run the Jewels, Skepta, Latto, La Chat, and Crunchy Black, the album is being finalized by collaborators Drumma Boy, Nick Hook, and El-P. The release date is yet to be announced; it is rumored on Gangsta Boo’s birthday on August 7.
El-P of Run the Jewels poignantly expressed the sentiment, stating, “I don’t have the words yet. I know we lost a part of our family today. We love you, Lola. Thank you, my friend. Our sister forever.”
