One of its own has passed away, and Memphis, Tennessee is in grief. At the age of 43, Gangsta Boo, a pioneering female rapper and former member of Three 6 Mafia, passed away on Sunday.
Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, a.k.a. Gangsta Boo, was born and raised in Memphis. At an early age, she started rapping, and in 1994, she joined Three 6 Mafia. Gangsta Boo played a significant role in the group’s success as they swiftly rose to become one of the most well-known and influential hip-hop bands in the world. She paved the path for other female rappers because of her distinctive, aggressive style of rapping.
Gangsta Boo released a number of solo albums in addition to her work with Three 6 Mafia. She was a dynamic musician who didn’t hesitate to try out new sounds. She was also an accomplished producer and songwriter.
The hip-hop scene has suffered a great loss with the passing of Gangsta Boo. She was a true pioneer who contributed to the development of the Southern hip-hop sound. She will be recognised for her abilities, originality, and bravery.
In a statement following Gangsta Boo’s passing, Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland said, “Gangsta Boo was a Memphis legend. She helped make our city famous and was a pioneer in the hip-hop genre. People will be inspired by her music for several generations to come.
From all across the world, tributes to Gangsta Boo have been flooding in. Fans, producers, and other rappers have all expressed their respect and grief on social media.
DJ Paul, a member of the Three 6 Mafia, stated, “Gangsta Boo was my sister. She was there from the start, and she contributed to the development of Three 6 Mafia into what it is now. I will miss her terribly.
The rapper Gangsta Boo was a true original, according to Lil Kim. She paved the path for so many of us and was a pioneer for female rappers. She’ll be sorely missed.
The passing of Gangsta Boo is a sad day for Memphis and the hip-hop scene. She was an accomplished artist who created something enduring. She will be remembered for her creativity, music, and fearlessness.