Former Three 6 Mafia member Gangsta Boo reportedly died from an drug overdose with narcotics allegedly discovered on her individual, a newly-released report revealed.
The late rapper and her brother had attended a live performance collectively in Memphis on Saturday night time, the place her sibling ended up hospitalized from a drug overdose, in keeping with TMZ.
Rapper & Brother Reportedly Overdosed At Concert, Brother Survived After Hospitalization
Citing sources near the rapper, the outlet experiences that whereas her brother recovered, Gangsta Boo, who was not hospitalized, didn’t.
Boo, whose actual identify is Lola C. Mitchell, was found deceased Sunday afternoon at age 43. Sources added that medication had been discovered on Mitchell’s individual.
Police have since launched an investigation into her dying, nonetheless it’s suspected {that a} fentanyl-laced substance was seemingly the trigger.
Official outcomes are pending an post-mortem and toxicology report, the outlet experiences.
The “Stay Fly” rapper’s publicist has but to launch an official assertion, nonetheless she did affirm the information on Instagram, alongside a collection of tributes, together with Gangsta Boo’s closing message to her.
You already know what it’s. We FOREVER! Broke my entire coronary heart at this time sis. I really like you ❤️#memphis R.I.P Gangsta Boo pic.twitter.com/fGV6simLyt
— Ok. Michelle (@kmichelle) January 1, 2023
Fellow Rappers, Friends Honor The ‘Queen Of Memphis’ On Social Media
Cleveland-based rapper King Chip mentioned he “grew up on her music” and referred to as Gangsta Boo “a household name in the ghettos of America and loved all across the world.”
“Gangsta Boo was SUCH a beautiful Queen, inside and out. I’m so grateful to have been able to know you and share good times with you,” tweeted King Chip.
“Wow. I grew up on your music and you are a household name the the ghettos of America and loved all across the world!!! You will be missed 🌹,” he added.
RIP Gangsta Boo. The first girl of Southern rap, a pioneer w/ mesmerizing get cash bounce, and a ubiquitous affect since she kicked Satanic verses at 15 on “Mystic Stylez.” Boo outlined Memphis rap as a lot as anybody in Three 6, and by no means spit a nasty verse.
Gone far too quickly. pic.twitter.com/N8cOhAQ03Z— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) January 1, 2023
Ok. Michelle wrote “you already know what it is. We FOREVER! Broke my whole heart today sis. I love you “#memphis R.I.P Gangsta Boo.”
Biz Markie referred to as Gangsta Boo “the First Lady of southern rap,” who “never spit a bad verse.”
“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. Gone far too soon.”
Monica tweeted “you will forever be remembered, loved & respected Lola… A true pioneer & legend…. I Love You RIH” Gangsta Boo”
#gangstaboo allegedly died from a drug overdose. Here’s a clip of her on #MarriageBootCamp in March. She was kicked off for medication💭⬇️#telltiff #tiffsspot pic.twitter.com/0SUoGf5fgI
— TiffsSpot (@TiffsSpot) January 2, 2023
Gangsta Boo Reportedly Was Kicked Off Of Reality Show For Drug Use Prior To Her Passing
Gangsta Boo didn’t have any kids on the time of her passing. She was reportedly kicked off of the present Marriage Boot Camp in May for medication after a white powered substance was allegedly present in her room, in keeping with All Hip Hop.
The rapper had been on the present together with her former boyfriend Emmet Flores.
Boo started rapping at age 14, in keeping with Essence journal, and joined Academy Award-winning collective Three 6 Mafia on the age of 15 again in 1994, Billboard experiences.
Surviving present and former members of Three 6 Mafia embrace DJ Paul, Juicy J and Crunchy Black.