In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2022

Gangsta Boo, rap pioneer and former subordinate of hep hop radical Three 6 Mafia, has died astatine the property of 43, E! News has confirmed.

"Gangsta Boo, calved Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, was pronounced dormant connected Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023 successful her hometown of Memphis, TN astatine the property of 43," her rep exclusively told E! News successful a connection connected Jan. 2. "She was a pioneer of pistillate rap collaborating with artists specified arsenic Eminem, E-40, OutKast, Lil Jon, Krayzie Bone, Gucci Mane, GloRilla, Latto and galore different immense names successful hep hop and R&B."

Due to the ongoing investigation, specifics regarding her origin of decease person not been released. An autopsy is being performed, her rep confirmed.

Gangsta Boo's mother, Veronica Mitchell, and her household added, "The Mitchell household would similar to convey everyone for their condolences regarding the untimely decease of Lola ‘Gangsta Boo' Mitchell. The household is asking for your continued prayers and privateness arsenic we process the nonaccomplishment of our loved one."

"MAN WE WAS JUS TOGETHER 3 WEEKS AGO," Lil Jon commented. "REST WELL QUENN."

Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Big Boi and galore others besides shared sentiments successful the remark conception pursuing the tragic quality of her passing.

Last week, Gangsta Boo filmed an unreleased video, "Imma Mack," with chap Memphis creator Drumma Boy, who told E! News, "Gangsta Boo was similar a sister to maine and told the satellite astir maine the mode my humor member did. We some are Leos and stock the aforesaid vigor towards unity and seeing radical happy! This is conscionable specified a devastating nonaccomplishment cuz she ever wanted to spot others win! RIP to the Queen of Memphis, everlastingly my sister."