*Gangsta Boo, born Lola Mitchell, has passed away at the age of 43.
She was reportedly found dead late Sunday afternoon but details surrounding the death of the former Three 6 Mafia member are unclear.
Sources connected to the rapper tell TMZ that her death appears to be drug-related. The outlet writes: “We’re told Gangsta was with her brother last night at a local concert in Memphis, and that her sibling started to overdose sometime in the night … requiring hospitalization. While he ended up being okay, our sources tell us that people familiar with Gangsta Boo’s death scene insist narcotics were found on her person and that a fentanyl-laced substance is believed to be at play.”
Police are reportedly launching an investigation into her death.
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FULL STORY: New details are emerging about the death of Gangsta Boo. Loved ones tell WREG that the rapper did not die as a result of foul play. Despite this unexpected loss, they plan to keep her memory alive. pic.twitter.com/V8GaNbPCLl
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An official cause of death will come once an autopsy is complete.
Gangsta Boo became the second female member of Three 6 Mafia in the mid-1990s. She parted ways with them in the early 2000s to pursue a solo career. She previously addressed rumors that members of the group used meth. Check out what she had to say about that in the YouTube clip below.
Meanwhile, several stars are reacting on social media to the news of her death, with singer K. Michelle writing: “You already know what it is. We FOREVER! Broke my whole heart today sis. I love you #memphis R.I.P Gangsta Boo”.
Rapper Rah Digga tweeted, “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”.
Author Kiama Fitzgerald wrote, “The news about Gangsta Boo really hurts. She gave countless women — within the South & beyond — a blueprint to retool and rework for themselves. Her influence is incalculable and still so present today. A legend in every sense, who was committed to encouraging future innovators.”
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