Following the news of Gangsta Boo’s untimely passing on New Year’s Day, it has been revealed that the Memphis rapper died from an accidental overdose, an autopsy report has revealed.
The 43-year-old Three 6 Mafia star had fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol in her system at the time of her death.
Born Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, the rapper was found unconscious at her mother’s home where she later died. Following her death, her mother thanked fans for their support and has asked for privacy as her family mourns her daughter’s passing.
“The Mitchell family would like to thank everyone for their condolences regarding the untimely death of Lola ‘Gangsta Boo’ Mitchell,” she told FOX 13 Memphis. “The family is asking for your continued prayers and privacy as we process the loss of our loved one.” She went on to commemorate her daughter, who she called the “Queen” of her hometown.
She continued: “My daughter Lola was my only baby girl,” she added. “I was so proud when she would rap as a little girl. She became the Queen of Memphis. My baby is loved by people everywhere, and it all started at home with us… God brought her home to be with her daddy Cedric and her brother Derron.”
Gangsta Boo was considered by many in the music industry as an innovatory rapper who set new standards for women in rap music. Her career began at 14 after recording Cheefa Da Reefa with Three 6 Mafia. The group would eventually invite her to join the group, becoming its first female rapper to join its ranks.
Her presence in the Memphis rap scene was felt even after she left the Three 6 Mafia in the early 2000s. She would go on to make the hits Where Dem Dollars At and Gangsta Walk. She has also worked with Gucci Mane, Killer Mike, Lil John and T.I and most recently, worked with Latto on a track released last month.
“I would honestly say that I have to admit, respectfully and humbly, that I am the blueprint,” she told Billboard in her last recorded interview. “I hear my cadence in a lot of men and female rappers. … I used to run away from it. I used to didn’t want to even give myself flowers because I’ve been so low-key and humble. It’s time to claim what’s mine.”
After Mitchell’s death was announced, founding member of Three 6 Mafia, DJ Paul, posted a picture of her with no caption on Instagram. Celebrities and fans flooded the comments sharing their thoughts and condolences
“Man we was just together 3 weeks ago. Rest well, Queen,” Lil Jon wrote.
“Cannot believe this bro. Tuff one,” wrote Krazie Bone.
“Hurt is definitely an understatement right now…I’m going to miss our conversations and texts…prayers to Boo and her entire family,” wrote media personality Diamond P.
Atlanta rapper Ludacris also commented with the prayer hands and white dove emoji.
