According to various websites, Gangsta Boo's height stands at 5 feet 3 inches. However, there are other websites that claim that the rapper had a height of 5 feet 5 inches.
Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, professionally known as Gangsta Boo, was an American rapper who was renowned for her being a pioneer for women in the southern hip-hop scene. Mitchell has been part of the industry since she was 16 years old and she rose to fame as a member of the American hip-hop group 'Three 6 Mafia'.
Mitchell was born on August 7, 1979, in the Whitehaven area of Memphis and hailed from a middle-class family. According to her, after her parents got divorced, they later moved to the hood and she started rapping at the age of 14.
How did Gangsta Boo get famous?
Mitchell's amazing rapping performance got her discovered by DJ Paul of the American hip-hop group 'Three 6 Mafia'. She joined the group at the age of 16 and was featured on the group's 1995 debut album Mystic Stylez. The debut album of the group went ahead to be a massive hit and Mitchell along with the other group members propelled it to fame. She collaborated with the group for five more albums and then left them in 2001 to focus on her solo career.
Mitchell's first solo debut album was 'Enquiring Minds' which was released in 1998. The album was a major chartbuster as it reached number 15 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 46 on the Billboard 200. The single that was a huge hit from the album was, "Where Dem Dollas At!?".
Her second album, Both Worlds *69 was released in 2001, and just like the first album it also bagged positions on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and Billboard 200. She released her third album, Enquiring Minds II: The Soap Opera in 2003. The album went on being a huge hit and peaked at number 53 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and other charts as well.
Apart from these, Mitchell aka Gangsta Boo is also known for her mixtapes titled 'Still Gangsta, Street Ringers Vol. 1, Miss.Com, 4 Da Hood, Trap-A-Holics, Forever Gangsta, and The Rumors'.
Gangsta Boo is also well known for collaborating with huge artists such as Eminem, Run the Jewels, La Chat, Latto, GloRilla, and Yelawolf.
How did Gangsta Boo die?
Gangsta Boo died this year on January 1, 2023. According to sources and officials, Gangsta Boo unfortunately passed away due to a fatal drug overdose. Mitchell's dead body was found at her home in Memphis, Tennessee. The officials have stated that there was no evidence of foul play but have not revealed the actual cause of her death to the press.
A source close to Mitchell claimed that Mitchell had allegedly overdosed on cocaine while partying with her brother the previous night. However, it's better to wait for the official reports on the reason of death.
FAQs
Q. How old was Gangsta Boo at the time of her death?
A. Gangsta Boo was 43 years old at the time of her death.
Q. When did Gangsta Boo die?
A. Gangsta Boo was found dead on January 1, 2023 at her home in Memphis, Tennessee.
Q. What is Gangsta Boo's original name?
A. Gangsta Boo's actual name is Lola Chantrelle Mitchell.
